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White Chocolate Cranberry Tart

A delightful tart featuring a creamy white chocolate ganache topped with sweetened cranberries, all nestled in a flaky crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Light and fluffy flour perfect for our tart crust.
  • 1/4 cup sugar Adds a touch of sweetness to the crust.
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced Ensures a flaky texture for the ultimate tart experience.
  • 1 large egg yolk Helps bind the crust together while providing richness.
  • 1-2 tablespoons ice water A splash of chilled water to help form the dough without making it tough.
For the ganache and topping
  • 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped The star of the show, delivering creamy sweetness to the tart.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Creates a luscious ganache that enhances the white chocolate flavor.
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries Provides a tart contrast to the sweetness of the ganache.
  • 1/2 cup sugar Sweetens the cranberries for a perfect balance of flavors.
  • 1/4 cup orange juice Infuses a bright note into the cranberry topping.
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest Adds fragrant citrus notes that elevate the tart’s flavor.

Method
 

Preparation of the crust
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Begin by setting your oven to the perfect baking temperature.
  2. In a food processor, pulse flour and sugar until combined.
  3. Add cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Avoid over-processing!
  4. Add egg yolk and ice water; pulse until the dough begins to clump.
  5. Press dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden. Let cool completely.
Preparation of the ganache and topping
  1. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering.
  2. Pour hot cream over chopped white chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  3. Pour ganache into cooled tart shell and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and zest. Cook over medium heat until cranberries burst, about 8–10 minutes.
  5. Allow cranberry mixture to cool to room temperature and then spoon over set white chocolate ganache.
  6. Chill tart in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Chill your ingredients to help produce a flakier crust. You can reduce the sugar for a less sweet tart. Decorate with fresh cranberries or powdered sugar for a festive touch.