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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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There's just something decadent about combining orange and chocolate into a stunning dessert. This is a show-stopper every time I serve it.Shirley Riley, Water Valley, Mississippi Ingredients:
3 medium navel oranges |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup water |
additional sugar, optional |
pastry: |
1-1/3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup cold butter |
1 egg yolk |
2 tablespoons 2% milk |
filling: |
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped |
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped |
2/3 cup butter, cubed |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder |
2 eggs |
1/4 cup orange liqueur |
4 teaspoons grated orange peel |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
ganache: |
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped |
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped |
1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder |
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream |
cream: |
1 cup heavy whipping cream |
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
4-1/2 teaspoons orange liqueur |
Directions:
1. For candied peel, score oranges with a sharp knife, cutting peel into four wedge-shaped sections. Loosen peel with a spoon and remove; save fruit for another use.
2. Place peel in a small heavy saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain. Cool for 5 minutes. Carefully scrape off excess pulp from peel. Cut the peel into 1/4-in. strips.
3. In another saucepan, combine sugar and water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add orange peel strips; boil gently for 10-12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer strips to wire racks; let stand for 3 hours or until dry. Roll strips in additional sugar if desired.
4. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until a ball forms.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 13-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°.
6. In a small saucepan, melt chocolates and butter over medium heat. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and espresso powder. Whisk in eggs and chocolate mixture until blended. Add the liqueur, orange peel and salt; pour filling into prepared shell.
7. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Cool completely on a wire rack.
8. For ganache, place chocolates and espresso powder in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Pour over tart; let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes or until set.
9. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and liqueur; beat until stiff peaks form. Serve with tart and candied peel. Yield: 16 servings.
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