Best 12 Candied Orange Chocolate Caramel Tart Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of candied orange chocolate caramel tart, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This exceptional dessert combines the zesty and vibrant notes of candied oranges with the rich and luxurious flavors of chocolate and caramel, creating a harmonious balance that is both sweet and sophisticated.

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CHOCOLATE CARAMEL TART



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It is hard to believe in this day and age - when salted caramel ice cream is almost as ubiquitous as vanilla - that desserts in which salt plays a starring role was once a newfangled concept. This recipe, an adaptation of one attributed to the pastry chef Claudia Fleming, came to The Times in a 2000 article by Amanda Hesser about the development of that very trend, and it is a perfect example of how it's done right. Layers of silky caramel and dark chocolate ganache topped with a sprinkling of crunchy, snow-white fleur de sel make this an unforgettable combination of flavors and textures.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-inch tart (12 to 16 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 large egg yolk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons creme fraiche (available at specialty food markets)
PInch of salt
3 1/2 ounces extra-bittersweet chocolate (70 to 85%), chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
Fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Prepare chocolate dough: In bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Beat until smooth. Add egg yolk and vanilla, and beat until blended.
  • Sift flour into dough mixture. Beat on low speed until combined. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch tart pan. (You can use a 9-inch pan, but the crust will be thicker and the caramel may take longer to set in step 4.)
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line tart with foil, and fill with dried beans, rice or pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and weights, and bake until pastry is dry and set, another 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Prepare caramel filling: In a large saucepan, bring sugar, water and corn syrup to a boil. Stir or swirl the pan occasionally, until mixture is a medium amber color, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat. Caramel will continue to cook and darken off of the heat. Carefully but quickly whisk in the butter, cream, creme fraiche and salt until smooth (mixture will bubble up). Pour hot caramel into tart, and allow to cool and set, at least 1 hour.
  • Prepare chocolate glaze: Place chocolate in a bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Pour hot cream over chocolate and whisk until chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth. Pour glaze over tart, tilting tart for even coverage. Refrigerate until tart is set, at least one hour, then sprinkle with a few granules of fleur de sel. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 408, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 243 milligrams, Sugar 42 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHOCOLATE TART WITH CANDIED CLEMENTINE PEEL



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Categories     Chocolate     Citrus     Dessert     Bake     Winter     Chill     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

For crust
Vegetable oil for greasing pan
5 ounces wheatmeal biscuits such as Carr's whole-wheat crackers, finely ground (1 1/3 cups)
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For filling
2 large egg yolks
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
10 1/2 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped
1/2 cup candied clementine peel (not sugarcoated; recipe follows), finely chopped
Garnish: candied clementine peel
Special Equipment
a 9- or 10-inch fluted round tart pan (1 inch deep) with a removable bottom; an instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil tart pan.
  • Stir together biscuit crumbs, sugar, and butter in a bowl, then press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of tart pan. Bake crust 10 minutes, then cool completely in pan on a rack.
  • Make filling:
  • Lightly beat yolks in a small bowl. Bring cream to a simmer in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and remove from heat. Add about one third of hot cream to yolks in a slow stream, whisking constantly, then pour yolk mixture into remaining cream, whisking.
  • Cook custard over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it is thick enough to coat back of spoon and registers 170°F on thermometer, 1 to 2 minutes (do not let boil). Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate, whisking until smooth, then whisk in chopped candied peel.
  • Pour filling evenly over crust and chill tart, uncovered, until firm, at least 2 hours. Remove side of pan and serve tart chilled or at cool room temperature.

CANDIED ORANGE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is wonderful "jazzed-up" box cake. It's an easy way to make a rich cake for a special occasion without having to bake it from scratch. The chocolate and orange are a great flavor combination. Topping it off are sliced almonds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
3 large eggs
1-1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 cup chopped orange candy slices
ORANGE GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle almonds into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, milk, oil and extract; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in orange slices., Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing the cake from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small saucepan, bring glaze ingredients to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle over cake.

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ORANGE CHOCOLATE TART



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A fudgy filling flavored with orange extract is baked in a pastry crust, spread with whipped topping, then garnished with orange zest strips and chocolate hearts. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter, cubed
7 ounces semisweet chocolate, divided
1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whipped topping
Orange zest strip, optional

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe dish, melt butter and five chocolate squares. Cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, line a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom with pastry. Line pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove the foil; bake 3 minutes longer. Reduce heat to 350°., In a small bowl, beat eggs, sugar and orange extract until thickened, about 4 minutes. Stir in cooled chocolate mixture. Beat in flour; mix well. Pour into crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. Melt remaining chocolate. Pour melted chocolate into a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe eight to 10 small hearts onto the waxed paper. Refrigerate until set. Spread whipped topping on pie; garnish with chocolate hearts and orange zest if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

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CHOCOLATE CARAMEL ORANGE TART



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 3/4 cups, chocolate cookie crumbs, pulsed
1 stick (4oz) butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch salt
12.5 oz chopped caramel
1/2 cup cream
4 3/4 oz chopped chocolate
3.4 oz. cream
3 tbs. butter
1-2 oranges
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup kumquat jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease the base of a 9-inch spring form pie pan.
  • Mix all the crust ingredients together in a bowl and evenly press crumb mixture into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Take pan out of oven and, using the back of a spoon, press the crust back into place if need be. Bake for another 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Set a double burner over medium heat and warm the cream
  • Stir in the chopped caramel.
  • Cook caramel, stirring until melted and uniform. Remove from heat. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
  • Once the filling is set, make the ganache by putting chopped chocolate and cream into a microwavable medium bowl. Microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring between intervals, until the chocolate is melted. Once melted, stir in butter.
  • Once melted and uniform, pour the hot ganache over the filling. Refrigerate for an additional hour, or until chocolate is set.
  • Slice oranges into thin rounds.
  • Make a simple syrup by cooking water together with sugar in a wide pot.
  • Once sugar dissolves, poach the oranges in batches, so as not to overcrowd the pot. Poach the oranges until translucent and set them aside to dry on a cake rack.
  • Mix the kumquat jam with enough poaching liquid to loosen it so it is easily brush-able. Brush oranges with the glaze and let dry on the rack.
  • Once dry, arrange the slices over the set ganache in a pretty pattern.

CANDIED-ORANGE CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL TART



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This knockout dessert was inspired by the legendary chocolate-caramel tart created by the equally legendary pastry chef Claudia Fleming. To impart citrus flavor, we used the syrup leftover from candying orange peel to make the caramel. A thick layer of chocolate ganache follows, and sprinklings of the candied zest and fleur de sel glimmer on top like encrusted jewels.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield Makes one 9-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ounces chocolate wafer cookies (about 34)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of fleur de sel
1 orange
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup heavy cream
4 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
Fleur de sel, for serving

Steps:

  • Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Pulse wafers in a food processor until finely ground. Add butter, sugar, and fleur de sel; pulse until evenly moistened. Press evenly into the bottom and up sides of a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.
  • Candied orange: With a vegetable peeler, remove orange zest in strips (leaving white pith behind); finely slice. In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Add zest; reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and strain, reserving syrup (you should have about 1/2 cup).
  • Transfer zest to a large plate and spread in an even layer; let cool completely. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Zest can be stored up to 1 week in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Caramel and ganache: Combine cream and orange zest in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then remove from heat, cover, and let steep 1 hour. Strain. Measure 6 tablespoons; refrigerate the rest.
  • Bring reserved orange syrup, sugar, 2 tablespoons water, salt, and cream of tartar to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook, gently swirling pan occasionally, and washing down sides with a wet pastry brush (to prevent crystals from forming), until mixture turns deep amber, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove from heat and slowly add reserved 6 tablespoons infused cream (mixture will bubble and steam). Stir in butter until smooth. Pour caramel into cooled crust; let cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or, covered, up to 2 days.
  • Place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring 1/3 cup reserved infused cream (saving any remainder for another use) to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour over chocolate and let stand1 minute, then stir until smooth. Remove tart from refrigerator and spread ganache over caramel to edges with an offset spatula. Return to refrigerator until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove tart from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature 15 to 30 minutes. Chop 2 tablespoons candied zest and sprinkle over chocolate. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and more chopped candied zest; remove from pan, slice, and serve.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL TARTS



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Claudia Fleming, pastry chef at New York City's Gramercy Tavern, served these luscious tartlets at her own wedding.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen tartlets

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 large egg yolk
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 cup water
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
1 pinch of coarse salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 1/2 ounces extra-bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Make the tart dough: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until combined, about 1 minute. Add egg yolk and vanilla, and beat until smooth. Sift in flour and cocoa powder, and beat on low speed until just combined. Scrape the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap, and form it into a disk; wrap well. Chill until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Between two sheets of lightly floured parchment paper, roll the tart dough into an 18-by-12-inch rectangle, 3/16 inch thick. Using a 2 3/4-inch round cutter, cut out 24 rounds of dough, and press them into 2 1/4-inch tart pans, trimming away any excess dough. Chill the tart shells in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Line each tart shell with a piece of parchment paper, and fill with raw rice or dried lentils. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the parchment paper and its contents, and bake until the pastry looks dry and set, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool. (The tart shells can be made up to 8 hours ahead.)
  • Make the filling: Place 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan. Add sugar and corn syrup, and cook mixture over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until it becomes a dark-amber caramel, about 10 minutes. Carefully whisk in butter, cream, creme fraiche, and a pinch of salt (the mixture will bubble up), whisking until smooth. (The caramel can be made up to 5 days ahead and refrigerated in a covered container.) Carefully transfer caramel to a glass measuring cup. Divide caramel among tart shells while still warm (or reheat caramel over low heat until it is pourable), and let stand until the caramel is set, at least 45 minutes.
  • Make the ganache glaze: Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, and let stand for 2 minutes, then stir with a rubber spatula until smooth. Pour some of the glaze over each of the tarts while still warm. Let the glaze set at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving.

DARK CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE TART WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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Categories     Liqueur     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Orange     Almond     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Candied Orange peel
1 orange
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
Crust
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all purpose flour
Filling
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur

Steps:

  • For candied orange peel:
  • Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (orange part only) from orange in strips. Cut strips into matchstick-size pieces and place in small saucepan. Cover with cold water; bring to boil. Cook 30 seconds; drain. Rinse saucepan; add 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and peel. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer until peel is translucent and syrup is thick, about 20 minutes. Using tines of fork, transfer peel to plate and cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)
  • For crust:
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in large bowl until smooth. Beat in cocoa powder. Add flour and beat until dough comes together in moist clumps. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • Roll out dough between sheets of waxed paper to 11-inch round. Peel off top sheet of paper. Invert dough over 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom; peel off paper. Gently press dough into pan. Press dough overhang in to form double-thick sides. Pierce dough all over with fork. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake crust until sides look dry and bottom looks bubbly, about 14 minutes. Transfer crust to rack. Using back of spoon, press up sides of dough if falling. Cool completely.
  • For filling:
  • Toss almonds, sugar, and cinnamon in small bowl. Chop all but 2 strips of peel. Sprinkle chopped orange peel, then almond mixture over bottom of prepared crust. Place cream in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to simmer. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth; mix in Grand Marnier. Pour into crust. Refrigerate until filling is firm, at least 3 hours. Garnish with remaining 2 orange peel strips. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover loosely with foil and keep refrigerated.)
  • Using sharp knife, gently loosen crust from pan sides. Remove pan sides. Cut tart into wedges; serve cold.

ORANGE & CARAMEL CUSTARD TART



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This indulgent looking tart is actually fairly angelic so even those on a diet can enjoy a slice or two

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 egg yolks
85g caster sugar
1 tbsp plain flour
1 heaped tbsp cornflour
250ml skimmed milk
zest 1 orange
1 egg white
3 large sheets filo pastry , halved
3 oranges , skin and pith removed, sliced into rounds
50g caster sugar

Steps:

  • Beat the egg yolks and sugar for a few mins until pale and slightly thickened, then whisk in the flours. Heat the milk and orange zest in a saucepan. Once it's starting to boil around the edges, whisk into the egg mix. Put the whole lot back into the pan, stirring all the time until thick and boiling. Leave to cool completely. Can be made up to 2 days ahead.
  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Brush the filo sheets one by one with egg white and use to line a 23cm loose-bottom flan tin, overlapping the pieces as you go. Fold the pastry over itself at the edges rather than letting it overhang or you'll never get it out of the tin. Bake blind for 10 mins, then give it another 5 mins until dark golden and very crisp. Leave to cool. Can be made up to 1 day ahead.
  • The cream filling will be set by now, so beat again with electric beaters until smooth. Spoon into the case, then chill for at least 30 mins. To serve, put the sugar into a non-stick frying pan and leave over a gentle heat to melt and then caramelise, swirling the pan only a few times. Meanwhile, spread the oranges over the custard. When the caramel is dark golden, drizzle it over the oranges, let it set for a few mins, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.34 milligram of sodium

ORANGE CHOCOLATE TART



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A grown-up make-ahead dessert that looks gorgeous when sliced. It's easy to transport too, if you're taking it to a friend's for pudding

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Time 2h10m

Yield Cuts into 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

175g butter
100g caster sugar
250g plain flour , plus extra for dusting
25g ground almond
1 egg , beaten
5 eggs
200g caster sugar
juice and finely grated zest 4 oranges
juice 1 lemon
142ml pot double cream
140g dark chocolate , chopped
2 oranges , peeled and zest finely shredded
200g caster sugar

Steps:

  • Make the pastry by tipping the butter, sugar, flour and almonds into a food processor, then whizzing until they resemble breadcrumbs. Add a little egg at a time, pulsing until the pastry comes together - you may not need all the egg. Tip out the pastry and knead briefly to bring together. Shape into a flat round, wrap in cling film and chill for 30 mins.
  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. On a floured surface, roll out the pastry to line a 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin, leaving an overhang around the edges. Line the case with baking paper, fill with baking beans, then blind-bake for 20 mins until golden. Remove the beans, then continue to cook for 10 mins until the base is also golden, then set aside to cool. Reduce oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling. Whisk the eggs and sugar well, then whisk in the juices, zest and cream. Scrape into a jug and set aside. Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave. Once the case is cool, trim the overhanging pastry, then brush liberally with chocolate. Chill briefly to set, then repeat and set again.
  • Return the tart case to the oven, then quickly yet carefully pour in the orange custard to the top. Bake for 45-50 mins until the custard has just set, then cool in the tin. If you're making ahead, this can now be chilled overnight.
  • For the orange salad, segment the oranges over a bowl, catching any juice and squeezing out the leftover membrane. Put the zest in a pan of cold water, bring to the boil, then strain and set aside. Melt the sugar in a saucepan with a splash of water, then bring to the boil. Bubble until you have an amber caramel; then, still on the heat, tip in the zest, orange segments and juice. Swirl around for a moment before tipping into a bowl. Turn the tart out onto a plate and drizzle a little syrup from the oranges over. Spoon a segment or two of orange, a bit of zest and a little syrup on each portion of tart and serve the rest of the oranges separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 91 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 70 grams sugar, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.43 milligram of sodium

ORANGE TART WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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What is better than oranges and chocolate? This tart recipe combines them both with a wonderful filling and a shortbread crust.

Provided by zack1995

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup butter, room temperature
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon orange extract
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 (12 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ¼ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
⅛ cup ricotta cheese
⅛ cup mascarpone cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 egg yolks
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
1 navel orange, peeled and segmented
1 blood orange, peeled and segmented
½ cup white sugar
1 cup dark chocolate chips
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Pour in orange extract; mix thoroughly to combine, about 1 minute. Mix in sifted flour a little at a time until thoroughly combined. Cover crust mixture with plastic wrap; chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place chilled dough on a lightly floured work surface. Roll with a lightly floured rolling pin to 1/3-inch thickness.
  • Line a 10-inch (1-inch high) tart pan with the dough; prick with a fork.
  • Mix cream cheese, sifted confectioners' sugar, ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, and flour in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula after each addition. Add eggs, egg yolks, and heavy cream at the same time and mix thoroughly. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour filling mixture into prepared crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  • While the tart is baking, combine mandarin oranges, navel orange, blood orange, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Remove tart from oven. Fan orange segments in a pattern of three in a circle around the tart, working your way to the middle. Return tart to oven.
  • Bake until fully set and oranges become golden, but do not burn, about 30 minutes more. Let cool completely.
  • While tart cools, melt dark chocolate chips in a double boiler. Stir in butter until melted; remove from heat. Drizzle chocolate sauce over each tart slice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 185.4 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 193 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

CANDIED ORANGE SLICES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE



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Someone gave us a gift of these delicious orange slices. These tangy oranges and creamy chocolate are an unbeatable combination. They look fancy and colorful, and are easy to make. A Christmas favorite. These do take a while to make but are well worth it. The orange slices are delicious even without the chocolate. Drying time not included in time. NOTE: When cooking the orange slices DO-NOT STIR. If someone is helping you make sure they do not stir just them push down on the orange slices as recipe says. :) I cut the slices in half again after cooking.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Candy

Time 2h30m

Yield 50 slices

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 valencia oranges
2 cups water
3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups granulated sugar, as needed for coating
2 lbs semisweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces (reserve a 2-ounce chunk)

Steps:

  • Cut the oranges in half lengthwise, with the cut side down slice the oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, (you will have 1/2 of a slice of orange:DO-NOT peel),discard the ends.
  • In a 10-inch saute pan combine the water and the 3 1/2 cups of sugar, stir to blend, then bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add the orange slices, separating them, and simmer them gently for 1 hour uncovered; peroidically dunk any floating slices.
  • Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Remove the orange slices, with a slotted spoon and transfer to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to let drain and dry for 24 hours; NOTE; I dryed them in my oven set for for baked goods, or if oven has a pilot light, this worked great if it is a damp day.
  • After drying the slices, toss them in the granulated sugar and reserve them, do not stack them as they will stick together.
  • While you are coating the orange slices with the sugar, have the chocolate melting slowly in the top of a double boiler over 120 degree water: Chocolate can be melted in the microwave.
  • When all the chocolate is melted and creamy and registers 100 degrees on an instant themometer, remove the top section from the double boiler.
  • Add the 2-ounce of chocolate and gently stir until the thermometer reads 88 degrees to 91 degree, then remove what remains of the chunk of chocolate.
  • Now dip the orange slices 2/3 of the way into the chocalate; gently scrape off excess chocolate against the side of the pan.
  • Place the orange slices on a sheet of wax paper to set.
  • Work quickly with the slices if the chocolate becomes to thick for dipping, place it over the 120 degree water again until it reaches 88 to 91 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 26.1, Protein 2.4

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect caramel, stir constantly and use a candy thermometer to ensure the mixture reaches the ideal temperature.
  • When working with chocolate, ensure it is finely chopped or shaved to allow for smooth and even melting.
  • Chill the tart before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set properly.
  • If you prefer a tangier caramel, add a pinch of salt to the mixture.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use a high-quality dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Garnish the tart with fresh orange zest or candied orange slices for an extra burst of citrus flavor.

Conclusion:

The Candied Orange Chocolate Caramel Tart is a delightful and sophisticated dessert that combines the vibrant flavors of orange, chocolate, and caramel. With its creamy filling, rich chocolate ganache, and zesty orange caramel topping, this tart is sure to impress. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this recipe is a true masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds.

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