Tangerine Curd Tart
A Tangerine Curd Tart is a bright, citrus-forward dessert featuring a tangy, smooth tangerine curd filling nestled in a crisp, buttery shortcrust pastry shell. It typically combines fresh tangerine juice and zest with eggs, sugar, and butter for the curd, all set in a pre-baked tart shell. This dish is a popular variation of classic fruit curd tarts, often associated with modern Western baking and seasonal citrus desserts.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This tart is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the sugar in the curd and the butter in both the filling and crust. It provides a good source of vitamin C from the tangerines, along with some calcium and potassium, with a typical serving containing around 350-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 IU |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Folate | 15 µg |
Per 1 slice (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of tangerines instead of lemons or oranges gives the curd a uniquely sweet-tart flavor and a vibrant orange hue, making it a festive and visually appealing dessert. Nutritionally, the citrus juice adds a boost of antioxidants and vitamin C, which can help balance the richness of the butter and sugar.
