CRANBERRY-TEQUILA CREAM CHEESE TART WITH CORNMEAL CRUST

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Cranberry-Tequila Cream Cheese Tart with Cornmeal Crust image

Categories     Tequila     Food Processor     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cream Cheese     Cranberry     Orange     Cornmeal     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 25

Crust
1 cup all purpose flour
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup cream cheese, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons (about) ice water
Filling
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Cointreau or other orangeliqueur
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon tequila
1 tablespoon (packed) grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cranberry glaze
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Cointreau or other orange liqueur
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups fresh cranberries
Orange peel strips

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Mix first 4 ingredients in processor. Add butter and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cream cheese and pulse 3 times to combine. Blend in enough ice water by tablespoonfuls until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Transfer to lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to 15-inch round. Transfer dough to 11- to 12-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Fold in excess dough to form double-thick sides. Transfer tart pan to freezer and chill crust for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until sides are set, about 15 minutes. Remove foil and beans and bake until crust is firm, about 20 minutes. Transfer tart pan to rack; let crust cool completely in pan.
  • For filling:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until light. Beat in powdered sugar, then remaining ingredients.
  • Spread cream cheese filling evenly in crust. Refrigerate until filling sets, about 2 hours.
  • For glaze:
  • Combine first 6 ingredients in medium saucepan over high heat. Boil 2 minutes. Add cranberries. Return to boil. Boil 1 minute. Transfer glaze to bowl and cool completely.
  • Spoon glaze over filling. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Garnish tart with orange peel.

Tiffany Green
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This is the best tart I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Asmat Bilal
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This tart is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it.


samim muslim
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I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Susan koeshall
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This is my new favorite tart recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


North Carolina Mountain People
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Fayaz mir
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This tart is amazing! The flavors are perfect and the crust is to die for.


Mrs Sohab
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The crust was a little too crumbly for my liking. I think I would use a different recipe for the crust next time.


Elizabeth Cezair
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This tart is a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.


Aqib Ali
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I'm not a big fan of tequila, but I loved this tart. The tequila flavor is subtle and it really complements the cranberries and cream cheese.


AlexMartinez BT
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This tart is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


sharon cherono
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I love the unique flavor of this tart. The tequila gives it a nice kick, and the cranberries add a tartness that balances out the sweetness of the cream cheese.


Kamran Afsar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tart turned out perfectly. The filling was creamy and tart, and the crust was flaky and buttery.


Ahsan Malik
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This tart was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of cranberries, tequila, and cream cheese was unique and delicious. The cornmeal crust added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.