Orange cream tart

Experience the vibrant, intense flavor of fresh orange cream nestled in a perfectly crisp tart shell.

This delightful dessert combines zesty citrus with a smooth, creamy texture for a treat that’s as delicious as it is easy to make. Simply put: it’s a tart you’ll want to make again and again!

Ingredients: (for a 35 cm diameter tart pan)

• 220 g plain biscuits
• 100 g melted butter
• 100 g powdered sugar
• 200 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
• 4 egg yolks
• 3 heaping tablespoons of cornstarch
• 2 small cans of condensed milk (~700 ml)
• 1 packet of orange zest from Dr. Oetker (or the grated zest of one orange)
• 2 vials of orange extract
• Chopped nuts and fresh mint leaves for garnish

Preparation:
In a food processor, crush the biscuits into fine crumbs. Mix them thoroughly with the melted butter until you get a uniform mixture. Transfer this mixture into a springform pan lined with parchment paper on the bottom. Press it firmly and evenly across the base, making sure to also press it slightly up the sides of the pan.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Squeeze fresh oranges to obtain 200 ml of juice, then strain it into a bowl. Add the egg yolks, cornstarch, condensed milk, orange extract, and powdered sugar to the juice. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Pour the prepared cream over the biscuit base in the pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 15–18 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning. The surface of the cream should turn matte, and when gently shaken from side to side, it should no longer appear jiggly or gelatinous.

Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a serving platter or plate. Decorate with chopped nuts, fresh mint leaves, and a sprinkle of orange zest.

After decorating, chill the tart in the refrigerator for a few hours: it’s especially delicious when served cold.

If you try the recipe, let me know how you liked it! 😊

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