Orange Tart, Capri Style (Torta D"Arancia Di Capri) Recipe

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Servings: 10

Ingredients

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  • 2 c. flour plus additional
  •     for rolling out pastry
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 ounce sugar
  • 2 x lemons zested, and
  •     finely grated
  • 3/4 c. butter cut small cubes,
  •     and chilled
  • 1 whl egg plus
  • 1 x egg yolk
  • 2 Tbsp. orange liqueur
  • 1 c. confectioners" sugar
  • 1 1/3 c. freshly-squeezed orange juice
  • 1 x orange zested, and
  •     finely grated
  • 1/4 c. dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. mascarpone cheese
  • 7 x Large eggs
  • 3 Tbsp. orange liqueur
  •     Confectioners" sugar for garnish

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, 1 oz of sugar, and lemon zest. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients till the mix resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine the egg, the yolk, the liqueur and confectioners" sugar, and stir this mix into the flour mix with a fork till it just comes together.
  2. Turn the mix onto a floured board and gently work the mix till a dough is formed. Press the dough into a disc shape about 6 inches across, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for 15 min.
  3. Remove from the freezer and quickly roll the dough so which it fills out a buttered, 12- to 14-inch tart pan. Place the dough in the pan, trimming the edges, wrap the pan in plastic wrap and chill for 30 min.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  5. Remove the pastry from the refrigerator and prick it all over with a fork. Bake for 10 min, reduce heat to 375 degrees and continue to bake for 5 min, till pale golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cold.
  6. To make the filling, in a medium bowl, combine the orange juice, zest, sugar and mascarpone and beat well. Add in the Large eggs 1 at a time and continue to beat. When all Large eggs have been added, beat in the liqueur.
  7. Pour the filling into the cooled pastry shell and bake at 400 degrees for 25 min, till it is browned in spots and the crust is golden brown. Allow to cold dust with confectioners" sugar.
  8. This recipe yields 10 to 12 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 83g
Recipe makes 10 servings
Calories 272  
Calories from Fat 156 57%
Total Fat 17.69g 22%
Saturated Fat 9.95g 40%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 201mg 67%
Sodium 271mg 11%
Potassium 64mg 2%
Total Carbs 20.49g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 20.23g 13%
Protein 5.04g 8%
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