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Cranberry Curd Tart

Delicious Cranberry Curd Tart for Your Holiday Table

This Cranberry Curd Tart is a vibrant and easy holiday dessert that impresses with its tangy flavor and stunning presentation.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cranberry Curd
  • 12 oz Fresh Cranberries Frozen cranberries can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice Other citrus juices like lemon or lime can be a great alternative.
  • 1 zest Orange A combination of orange and lemon zest can elevate the taste.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar or honey can be used but may change flavor.
  • 4 large Eggs A flax egg can be used for a vegan option.
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Use vegan butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free choice.
  • 1 pinch Salt Just a pinch is adequate.
For the Gingersnap Crust
  • 10 cookies Gingersnap Cookies Graham crackers or digestive biscuits can substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can work, but brown sugar is preferred.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice or ginger can be used as a variation.
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger No alternative suggested, but reduce if preferred.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • tart pan
  • Spatula
  • kitchen thermometer

Method
 

Make the Cranberry Curd
  1. Combine fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally, and simmer for about 5-10 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens.
  2. Purée the mixture until smooth, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve.
Incorporate the Eggs
  1. Whisk together large eggs and gradually temper with a small amount of warm cranberry mixture to prevent curdling.
  2. Combine tempered eggs with cranberry purée and cook on medium-low heat until thickened and reaches 160°F. Remove from heat and stir in unsalted butter and salt until melted.
Prepare the Gingersnap Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and spray a 9-inch tart pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Crush gingersnap cookies into fine crumbs in a food processor. Combine crumbs with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger in a bowl.
  3. Mix in melted butter until crumbs are evenly coated, then press firmly into the tart pan.
Bake the Crust
  1. Place the tart crust in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes until set. Remove and let cool completely.
Assemble the Tart
  1. Pour the cooled cranberry curd into the cooled gingersnap crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Chill the Tart
  1. Cover the tart with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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