For an extra-fragrant tart, infuse the sugar with blood orange zest for a few hours before starting. If blood oranges are unavailable, substitute with a mix of regular orange and grapefruit juice for a similar flavor profile. The tart crust can be made a day ahead and stored in the freezer. A lattice crust would be a stunning variation.
Blood Orange Tart
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PREP TIME35 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME5 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS19
Embrace the vibrant flavors of winter with this stunning Blood Orange Tart. A buttery shortbread crust cradles a silky, tangy blood orange custard, adorned with jewel-toned citrus slices. It's a burst of sunshine on a plate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate45 g
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Cholesterol134 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium248 mg
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Sugar25 g
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Fat17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
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0 mins
Lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
02
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0 mins
Make the crust: Pulse flour, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a food processor a few times to combine. Add cold butter and pulse several more times until mixture is very crumbly and resembles coarse sand.
03
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15 mins
Pour mixture into the prepared tart pan; use damp hands to press crumbs together evenly along the bottom and up the sides of the pan to form a crust. Gently prick the bottom of the crust several times with a fork. Freeze crust for 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
05
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Remove crust from the freezer and place it onto a baking sheet. Line the crust with aluminum foil and fill with dried beans.
06
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32 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until crust begins to turn golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove beans and aluminum foil; continue to bake until the center is set, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven and reduce the heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Make the filling: Bring a pot of water to a low simmer.
08
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0 mins
While the water is coming to a simmer, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a large heat-proof bowl. Whisk in orange juice, eggs, egg yolk, and orange zest until smooth.
09
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15 mins
Place the bowl over the pot of simmering water, making sure it does not touch the water. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in butter, one piece at a time, ensuring each piece melts before adding the next. Pour filling through a fine-mesh sieve into the prepared crust.
10
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50 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow tart to cool to room temperature before removing from pan, about 30 minutes.
11
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3 hrs
Chill tart for about 3 hours. Top with blood orange slices before serving.
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Domenic King
Jun 28, 2025I found the recipe easy to follow, and the results were impressive. My family loved it!
Magnolia Macgyverkulas
Jun 24, 2025I added a sprinkle of sea salt to the top before serving, which enhanced the sweetness of the blood oranges.
Concepcion Lehner
Jun 24, 2025This tart is absolutely divine! The blood orange flavor is so unique and refreshing.
Dejah Macejkovic
Jun 10, 2025The crust was perfectly crisp, and the filling was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again!