Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 ¼ cups
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup (1 stick), chilled and diced
• Powdered sugar - ¼ cup
• Egg yolks - 2
• Orange juice - 1 cup, freshly squeezed
• Orange zest - 1 tablespoon
• Granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/8 teaspoon
• Eggs - 3, beaten
• Heavy cream - ¼ cup
• Fresh orange slices - For garnish

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2.

   In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and unsalted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3.

   Add egg yolks and pulse until dough comes together.

4. 4.

   Press dough into a tart pan and chill for 30 minutes.

5. 5.

   Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool.

6. 6.

   In a saucepan, combine orange juice, zest, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat.

7. 7.

   Whisk continuously until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

8. 8.

   Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the beaten eggs and heavy cream.

9. 9.

   Return to heat and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.

10. 10.

    Pour the curd into the baked crust and smooth the top.

11. 11.

    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

12. 12.

    Garnish with fresh orange slices before serving.

Nutritional Facts