This New York Times Cranberry Tart from NYT Cooking is a beautiful treat- I've added a Biscoff crust - the tart & sweet together are perfect. This tart is made with a delicious creamy and tart cranberry curd. My own twist on this recipe is using a Biscoff cookie crust, rather than the hazlenut crust. I think the deep caramel/cinnamon/ginger flavors of the Biscoff cookies add the perfect balance to the tart cranberries.
Author David Tanis | NYT Cooking
Equipment
tart pan (9-11")
immersion blender, or traditional blender
food processor (optional)
Ingredients
Biscoff Cookie Crust
1package (8.8 oz)Biscoff cookies
6tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted
1/8teaspoonsalt
Cranberry Curd
3cupsfresh cranberries(1 - 12 oz. bag)
1cupwhite sugar
1orange, juiced and peeled
8tablespoonsunsalted butter(1 stick)
2eggs
2egg yolks
Whipped Cream
1cupheavy whipping cream
2tablespoonswhite sugar
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Begin your Cranberry Tart by making the crust. When the crust is cooling, you can make the filling.
Biscoff Cookie Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a food processor, pulse Biscoff cookies and salt into fine crumbs (can also crush finely in a Ziploc bag with a meat mallet, if you don't have a processor - just be sure to get them ground well).
Pour melted butter into mixture and pulse again until well incorporated.
Press the crumb mixture into your tart pan (9-11”). It works well to use a measuring cup or a glass with straight edges. Use it to evenly press the crumb mixture into the pan, and up the sides evenly.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until just set, lightly golden. Remove from oven and set on a cooling rack to rest while you make the curd.
Cranberry Curd
Make the cranberry curd: Put cranberries, sugar and orange juice and peel in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until cranberries have popped and softened, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat. Purée the cooked cranberry and orange mixture with an immersion blender or in a food processor or blender. Whisk the butter into the warm liquid.
In a medium bowl, add eggs and egg yolks. Whisk well.
Slowly whisk a cup of warm cranberry liquid into the eggs to temper, then whisk to combine. Then add another cup, then combine and whisk together. Wipe out pot if necessary, return liquid to pot and cook over low heat until nearly bubbling and thickened,
Pour cooled cranberry curd into the cooled prebaked tart shell and smooth top with a spatula. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes to set curd. Chill in fridge until ready to serve.
Whipped Cream
Before serving, make fresh whipped cream to top the tart.In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla.Whip on high for 5-6 minutes until stiff peaks form.Spread whipped cream generously on top of tart.