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Grapefruit Curd Tart

Grapefruit Curd Tart in an Almond Shortbread Crust is made with a creamy smooth curd that has a touch of sweet but allows the pure flavor of the grapefruit to shine through.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 147kcal

Ingredients

Almond Shortbread Crust

  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter
  • ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ Teaspoon Almond Extract
  • ¾ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • ¾ Cup Almond Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Grapefruit Curd Filling

  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Cup Grapefruit Juice Fresh Squeezed
  • 1 Tablespoon Grapefruit Zest
  • 4 Eggs
  • 4 Egg Yolks
  • 10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter Cubed

Garnish

  • Grapefruit Segments
  • Mango Slices
  • Raspberries
  • Fresh Mint
  • Almonds

Instructions

Almond Shortbread Crust

  • In a medium bowl combine the all purpose flour, almond flour and salt; set aside
  • In mixing bowl with paddle attachment, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, vanilla extract and almond extract
  • Add dry ingredients into the butter mixture and mix until flour is combined but the dough is still crumbly
  • Remove the dough from the mixing bowl onto a floured surface and lightly knead the dough into smooth ball
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour
  • Once the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Between two pieces of parchment paper, roll the dough out to ⅛ inch thick and approximately 12 inches round
  • Remove the top parchment paper and flip the dough into a tart pan with a removable bottom
  • Press the dough to form the shape of the tart pan; if any of the dough breaks, press it back together
  • Using a fork, prick holes into the bottom of the tart shell to prevent the dough from puffing up
  • Pre-bake the Almond Shortbread Crust for 10-12 minutes or until a light golden color
  • Remove the tart shell from the oven and allow it to cool while preparing the filling

Grapefruit Curd Filling

  • In a heatproof bowl (metal or glass) combine the sugar, grapefruit juice, zest, eggs, egg yolks and cubed butter
  • Whisk all ingredients together and place over boiling water (double boiler)
  • Continuously stir the curd with a wooden spoon until the curd is thick enough to coat the back of the wooden spoon (temperature 180-190 degrees F)
  • Remove the curd from the heat and strain it through a fine sieve
  • Pour the grapefruit curd into a glass bowl or jar and refrigerate until cooled

Assemble The Grapefruit Curd Tart

  • Remove the Almond Shortbread Crust from the tart shell and set aside
  • Spread the curd into the pre baked tart shell and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight to allow the curd to set
  • Garnish the Grapefruit Tart with fresh fruit, mint and crushed almonds
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 16g | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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