Christmas Cranberry Clotted Cream Tart

Indulge in the festive spirit with our exquisite Christmas Cranberry Clotted Cream Tart, marrying the richness of Langage Farm’s Clotted Cream with the tangy allure of fresh cranberries.

Ingredients:

For the Tart Crust:

• 1 ½ cups plain flour
• 115g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 2-3 tablespoons cold water
• Pinch of salt

For the Filling:

• 175g fresh cranberries
• 100g caster sugar
• Zest of 1 orange
• 225ml Langage Farm Clotted Cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Icing sugar (for dusting)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tart Crust:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4).
• In a food processor, pulse the flour, salt, and chilled cubed butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
• Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough comes together.
• Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit your tart tin. Press the dough gently into the tin, trimming any excess. Prick the bottom with a fork and place baking parchment on top, filling it with baking beans or dried pulses.
• Blind bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.

2. Prepare the Cranberry Filling:

• In a saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, caster sugar, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool.

3. Assemble the Tart:

• Spread the cooled cranberry mixture evenly over the baked tart crust.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together Langage Farm Clotted Cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Carefully pour the Clotted Cream mixture over the cranberry layer in the tart crust, ensuring it spreads evenly.

4. Bake and Serve:

• Place the tart back in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set and has a slight jiggle in the centre.
• Once done, remove the tart from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Top with mixed berries if prefered.
• Before serving, dust the top with icing sugar for a festive touch.

5. Enjoy the Festive Delight:

• Slice the tart and serve it chilled or at room temperature. The creamy richness of the Clotted Cream combined with the tartness of cranberries makes for a delightful and festive Christmas dessert.

This Christmas Cranberry Clotted Cream Tart is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavours, making it an elegant addition to your holiday table!