Hey from San Diego and Happy Valentine’s Day. I’m actually writing this post from one of my flights because, #bloglife, but by the time you’re reading it I’m probably chilling at the beach. We have already taken so many pictures and we haven’t even gotten there yet.
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I talk about living in Chile quite a bit but as that’s where I started blogging it’s hard not to bring it up sometimes. For example, something that always impressed me during my time in South America, is how real and abundant their produce always was and I found many fruits and veggies that I’d never even heard of. Well, something I never actually did find were blood oranges.
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I feel like I had been looking for for the longest time and, while they may have had them somewhere, I naver managed to find them. That’s why I was very excited to pick some up recently, The color is just so incredible and they make the perfect star for a tart like this.
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So this tart is really simple because I kinda, sorta, cheated a little. I don’t typically use shortcuts but, wow it’s sometimes just so nice to use prepared things now and then.
Yes, you can totally use pie crust also, but I’ve been wanting to play around with crescent dough (another item not easily found in Chile) and this seemed like a good recipe to try it out. I baked it in a heart pan similar to this one, but feel free to use a round one or similar size in whatever shape you have.
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As for the candied blood orange slices for the top, they’re honestly more for aesthetic purposes and not entirely necessary. I’m always surprised at how good citrus fruits can be when they’re candied like this but even still the peel can sometimes retain a hint of bitterness that I don’t mind but some people won’t like. That’s why of you’re making this for a group, especially kiddos, I’d suggest maybe replacing them with some berries or simply leaving them out.
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Have a great Valentine’s day!
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Simple Chocolate Drizzled Blood Orange Cream Tart
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Yield: 10 - 12 servings
Trying to decide how to use those blood oranges? Try this sweet and creamy citrus tart that's secretly easy but sure to impress the guests.
Ingredients
Tarts:
1 can refrigerated crescent dough
3 egg yolks
1 cup granular sugar
2 blood oranges, juice and zest
1/2 cup half and half
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Candied Oranges:
1/4 cup honey (or other liquid sweetener such as maple syrup)
1/4 cup granular sugar
1 blood orange, thinly sliced
1 cup water
Chocolate Drizzle:
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
chocolate hearts for the top (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(180C) and lightly grease a 12-inch tart pan, or heart pan, with oil. Unwrap and roll out the crescent dough on a lightly floured surface. ( You just want to roll it enough to flatten the creases together.)
Place the dough on pan and press down, then shape around edges and cut off excess dough. Place into oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly browned along the edges.
In a small saucepan over medium high heat, whisk together the sugar, orange juice, zest, half and half, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks until smooth. Continue stirring over heat until it begins to boil and you see the first bubble pop. Remove from heat and continue gently stirring for about a minute to cool, then stir in vanilla and scrape the custard onto the crust.
Spread in an even layer and place in oven to bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set. Remove to cooling rack and cool for at least 20 minutes. Cover gently with plastic wrap and place in fridge to chill while you fix the toppings.
For the candied oranges, heat the water, honey, and sugar in a small skillet or shallow pot. Bring just to a boil then add the orange slices and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes until the liquid has thickened and formed a syrup onto the oranges. Remove from heat and cool.
To assemble the tart simply place the slices on top of the chilled tart, then melt the chocolate and coconur oil in double boiler until smooth and drizzle over top. If desired, add some small chocolatea, truffles or even Hershey's kisses and serve.
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I love citrus and chocolate together! Yum.
Thanks so much for commenting @cookit
Very cool! I hope you had a great valentine!
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You sure know how to display your treats.. I'm just gonna say wow. That looks so amazing, and I'm pretty sure that it taste as good as it looks.. I love baking new things and look forward to trying this. Thanks for sharing. I bet it was yummy... I got a kick out of reading the part you were blogging n the plane. We gotta do what we gotta do to get it done!
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you're right, we gotta do what we gotta do, thanks so much for the comment @pickyvicki
First thing I do just after I wake up is to check new @gringalicious' recipe :) you're such a creative and inspirational person :)
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I hope your Valentine's Day has been very good! I have never tried blood orange, but I have heard this fruit very well. It gave a different and beautiful touch to the tart. It looks delicious! Have a sweet day :)
always so supportive and sweet, thanks @sweeetcarol
Wow the tart looks graceful and delicious
thanks so much for the kind words @gomovies
Mouth-watering photos! You're an inspiration.
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The presentation is amazing! The blood oranges make my mouth water and cringe just from the pictures. haha.
Haha, oh that's so sweet @alphasteem!
Haha, yeah, it turns you into a blood thirsty vampire goddess. Me too.
Blood red oranges. Never knew about them but here you are helping us to know different pretty things of nature. This is really stunning thing. The way u picturize your work , its commendable. You actually are muxing up your two art works, one capturing the best things and secondly the things u prepare with your hands and certainly from your heart. Amazing
Thanks @tasauver!
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IT LOOKS SO DELICIOUS! AND THE PICTURES ARE SO BEAUTIFUL! Have a wonderful vacay! While I try your recipe ^-^
Oh, I will. Thanks @tamaramariadavey
Yeah, so delicious, like freedom is yummy.
Some piece of art this is . Wonderful . It can win a heart on V-day for sure.
always so sweet and supportive @tamsguitar, thanks so much
I must say you are really very creative with the food......it looks delicious and the presentation is stunning as always
thanks so much for your commenting and continued support @universalpro
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food is very beautiful. I appreciate your foodphotography. Great shot my friend !! Simple Chocolate Drizzled Blood Orange Cream Tart so tasty ...Thanks for sharing this post.
I'm pleased you liked it @molikhatun!
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Wow. Thats so great food ..Thats i like very much .. super ..
Looking so nice and i think it will be delicious .
Best photography ..
Best of luck...
Thanks for sharing dear
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Wow! Looks delish....
I really like the photographs.
hey, I almost missed this one, thanks for commenting @cookinwithmomtom and welcome to Steem
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Thank you for sharing all your tasty and delicious recipes. That tart looks yummy! You really have a God given talent.☺
thanks so much for the kind words
Very nice! Super creative! :) Amazing photos as always.
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You are welcome! :)
Red Heart Chocolate food, great idea!
Thanx @gringalicious
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I am interested to try it at home, but may have constrained material to make this food, very hard to find in my area (aceh). what about the taste of this food? Sweet? Or?. To be honest, I was curious to try it. Thank's @gringalicious
It is very sweet @syifauna! I hope you can try it.
Maybe today I will shop for equipment to make it, and I will try it tomorrow with My fam :). I have 3 children, Is it safe to consume children @gringalicious ? sorry if i ask too many questions :( . I am sure you are a good person, hopefully we can be friends and share information :*)
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I like it.
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Wow, this looks delicious! I love the idea 😍
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Haha, thanks @salma-akanda!
Yummy and testy food of the Orange Cream Tart.. I liked it.
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These are some amazing pictures and these foods look so delicious and thank you for the recipes . And about going to the beach. I hope you enjoy it there and share some beautiful photographs. Thank you @gringalicious
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Amazing photography! I would love to try your recipe. I got curious with putting candied blood oranges on a pie. Really interesting pie topping.
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Thank you so much for this :)
Amazing
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Wow this looks so good, will have to try it someday! @journeyfreedom
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this looks amazing 😉 I really like your recipe and pictures, so colourful and delicious 😋
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Beautiful, just simply over the top beautiful. I hope you're having the time of your life in San Diego!
I'm having a really great time @mamaloves!
we want it @titanik
Damn! Wish this had been posted before Valentine’s Day! Would have made it for my girlfriend... I guess there’s nothing stopping me even now!
Good thinking. It'll be more special if it's just for a surprise to show your love @l5taylor!
Every post you are incredible
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haven't seen anything like this before
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wow so delicious my mouth is watering! share more food items like this 😍😍😍
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Hey, I'm Oatmeal Joey, and fruit with chocolate is an awesome idea. You make me hungry, hehe. Love your photos. Happy Valentines day.
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most of all I liked pizza with fruit. so juicy appetizing.
this isn't pizza, but thanks for commenting
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chocolate that looks very tasty 😀
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