Description
Bright, tangy, and bursting with holiday flavor, these Cranberry-Orange Mini Tarts feature smooth cranberry curd infused with citrus zest, nestled in buttery, golden tart shells. They’re bite-sized bursts of elegance — perfect for festive trays or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
For the cranberry curd:
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
½ cup orange juice
Zest of 1 orange
½ cup sugar
2 egg yolks + 1 whole egg
4 tbsp butter (cubed)
For the tart shells:
12 pre-made mini tart shells or
1 sheet pie crust or shortcrust pastry, cut and baked in a mini muffin tin
Instructions
Make the curd: Simmer cranberries, orange juice, and zest until berries pop (about 10 min). Blend and strain.
Whisk curd: Return to pan. Add sugar and eggs. Cook on low, whisking until thickened (about 5–7 min). Stir in butter until smooth.
Fill shells: Spoon warm curd into tart shells. Chill at least 1 hour to set.
Garnish: Top with whipped cream, sugared cranberries, or orange zest for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 / tart
- Sugar: 12g / tart
- Fat: 7g / tart
- Carbohydrates: 20g / tart
- Protein: 2g / tart