Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Candied Orange Chocolate Caramel Tart, a tantalizing treat that marries the vibrant zest of oranges, the richness of chocolate, and the velvety smoothness of caramel. This delectable journey begins with a crisp and buttery shortbread crust, providing the perfect base for layers of decadent fillings. A layer of luscious chocolate ganache is poured over the crust, followed by a layer of homemade caramel, both complementing each other in perfect harmony. Finally, the tart is adorned with candied orange slices, adding a burst of citrusy freshness and a touch of elegance. Each bite of this masterpiece is an explosion of flavors and textures, guaranteed to leave you craving for more. So, embark on this culinary adventure and create a dessert that will surely impress your family and friends!
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CANDIED-ORANGE CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL TART
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
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 ORANGE TART
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
CHOCOLATE TART WITH CANDIED CLEMENTINE PEEL
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use the best quality chocolate, oranges, and butter that you can find. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of the tart.
- Use a good quality caramel sauce: You can make your own caramel sauce or use a store-bought brand. If you are using a store-bought brand, make sure it is a thick and creamy caramel sauce.
- Don't overcook the orange segments: The orange segments should be cooked until they are just tender, but not mushy. If you overcook them, they will become tough and chewy.
- Let the tart cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the tart to set properly.
Conclusion:
This candied orange chocolate caramel tart is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. It is made with a rich chocolate tart crust, a creamy caramel filling, and candied orange segments. The tart is then drizzled with a chocolate ganache and topped with whipped cream. This tart is sure to impress your guests and is a perfect way to end a special meal.
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