Fresh Fruit Tart with Orange Curd
Fresh Fruit Tart with Orange Curd
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| Serves | 8 |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Misc | Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
| Occasion | Casual Party, Formal Party |
Use fresh summer fruits to create a seasonal fresh fruit tart with orange curd. This fresh fruit tart uses oranges, cherries, strawberries, grapes, and apricots.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust for 9
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 3 Large eggs (room temperature)
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice (substitute with lemon)
- 1 1/2 heaped teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 - 18 oz. jar Orange marmalade
- 1 apricot (thinly sliced)
- 1 bunch green grapes (cut in half)
- 1 carton strawberries (sliced)
- 1 bag cherries (pitted and sliced in half)
- 2 Mandarin oranges
Note
- Lemons can be substituted to make the curd.
- Fruits can be substituted for your favorites.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
 Line a 9" tart pan with the pie crust, trim the edge and prick bottom with a fork. Bake at 425°F for 10 - 13 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside to cool. | |
| Step 2 | |
 In a small microwavable bowl, add 2 tablespoons of orange marmalade and heat for about 15 -25 seconds or until the marmalade heats up and is easy to stir. Take a pastry brush and brush the entire baked pie crust with the orange marmalade. Set aside. | |
| Step 3 | |
 In a small bowl, stir together eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and orange juice. Set aside. Over a double boiler, using a metal bowl and metal whisk, melt butter. Add in the egg mixture and continuously whisk until it starts to thicken. Switch to a spatula and continue to mix for about 10 - 15 minutes or when the curd coats the spatula. It's the right consistency when you can run your finger through the curd and leave a streak. Remove from heat and cool. Place curd in a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Make sure the wrap is directly on the surface of the curd to prevent a 'skin' from forming on top and place in the refrigerator. | |
| Step 4 | |
| While the curd is chilling, prep all the fruits. Wash, peel, and slice fruits. Place on paper towels and dry completely. | |
| Step 5 | |
 Spread curd over the bottom of the pie crust. Decorate the top with prepared fruits in any arrangement you like. Microwave another 2 to 3 tablespoons of orange marmalade and gently brush over the top of the fruits. Chill until ready to serve. | |