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Festive Cranberry Tart


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 120 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A bright, tangy centerpiece for any holiday table, balancing a buttery crust with a glossy cranberry filling.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
  • 23 tbsp ice water
  • 12 oz (340 g) fresh cranberries
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp cold water)
  • Pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the shortcrust pastry by combining flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles peas.
  3. Add ice water gradually until the dough comes together. Chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out the dough and blind bake in a 9-inch tart pan with parchment and pie weights for 12–15 minutes until edges are set.
  5. In a small saucepan, cook cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cornstarch slurry, and cinnamon over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Pour the hot filling into the warm shell and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.
  7. Chill for 1–2 hours before serving.

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or mascarpone, and garnish with orange zest or powdered sugar.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg