The market is flooded with oranges these days, they are so beautiful and fragrant – the moment you start zesting them your senses are filled with happiness. This recipe is an awesome blend of beautiful flavors. It is one of those recipes that make you look like a star at dinner parties but doesn’t demand too much work. Its a combination of flavors from snicker doodle & orange custard balanced with dark chocolate ganache.
When you make the custard you cook it on a double boiler while slowly whisking it continuously.When you start cooking the custard its going to look a little watery and you might feel you are doing something wrong. But don’t worry – it will come together as you keep on cooking it. Other than that its a pretty easy dessert that takes very little time. The tart crust is made of snicker doodle cookies and the flavors from the cookie blend really well with the orange custard. So, enjoy this recipe with your family and friends. 
Orange Doodle Tart
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
A delightful tart combining the flavors of snicker doodle cookies and orange custard, topped with a rich dark chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
- 10 snicker doodle cookies
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tsp orange zest (if there is none in the cookies)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Juice of 2 large oranges
- Zest of one large orange
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch tart pan and set aside.
- For the crust: Pulse the snicker doodle cookies in a blender until they resemble bread crumbs. In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, cinnamon, and orange zest. Add the melted butter and mix until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- For the filling: In a double boiler, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, heavy cream, sugar, and egg yolks. Cook over simmering water, whisking continuously, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Pour the custard filling into the cooled tart crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- For the ganache: In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate chips. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the set custard in the tart, spreading evenly. Refrigerate for an additional 2 hours before serving.
Notes
When making the custard, don’t worry if it seems watery at first; it will thicken as it cooks. The tart crust can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For a stronger orange flavor, add more zest to the custard. Serve chilled for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 110
