
Inspired by our love of the nostalgic Orange Creamsicle ice pop, this tart offers a sophisticated take on a beloved childhood treat. The silky-smooth filling is nestled within a crisp, indulgent chocolaty shell, creating a decadent combination of flavors and textures that captivate with each bite.
Satsuma Cream Tart
Makes 1 (13½x4¼-inch) tart
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 2 cups (224 grams) chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (see Note)
- 3 tablespoons (36 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg yolk (19 grams)
- Filling:
- ¾ cup (225 grams) Satsuma Marmalade (recipe follows)
- ¾ cup (232 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons (6 grams) satsuma zest
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) fresh satsuma juice
- 3 large egg yolks (56 grams), room temperature
- 2 teaspoons (6 grams) vanilla extract
- â…› teaspoon kosher salt
- Sweetened whipped cream, to serve
- Garnish: Candied Satsuma Peels (recipe follows)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a 13½x4¼-inch fluted removable-bottom tart pan with baking spray with flour.
- For crust: In a medium bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, sugar, and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and egg yolk. Stir butter mixture into cookie crumb mixture until well combined. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of prepared pan.
- Bake until fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes. Leave oven on.
- For filling: Using a small offset spatula, spread Satsuma Marmalade in bottom of cooled prepared crust; freeze until cold, 10 to 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together condensed milk, satsuma zest and juice, egg yolks, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Spread onto marmalade in prepared crust. Using a wooden pick, pop any air bubbles on surface.
- Bake until fragrant and edges of crust look dry, edges of filling are set, and center jiggles slightly, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Loosely cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
- Just before serving, remove from pan, and top with whipped cream. Garnish with Candied Satsuma Peels, if desired.
Notes
Note: Separate 25 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies into 50 individual cookies; scrape off and discard cream filling. Crush the individual cookies into crumbs.
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Satsuma Marmalade
Makes 2â…“ cups
Ingredients
- 9 medium satsumas (840 grams)
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (5 grams) lemon zest
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon (75 grams) fresh lemon juice
- 1½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon (2.25 grams) kosher salt
Instructions
- Peel and seed satsumas, reserving peels. In the work bowl of a food processor, process satsuma flesh and peels and lemon zest and juice until almost smooth, about 1 minute. (There should still be some small pieces remaining.)
- In a medium saucepan, bring satsuma mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in sugar and salt, and increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and an instant-read thermometer registers 210°F (98°C), 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool completely. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
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Candied Satsuma Peels
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
- 6 satsumas (339 grams)
- 3 cups (720 grams) cold water, divided
- 1¾ cups (350 grams) granulated sugar, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (130°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; top with an ovenproof wire rack.
- Peel satsumas, keeping peels in large pieces. Cut peels into 2x1/16-inch strips. Reserve satsuma flesh for another use.
- In a large skillet, bring satsuma peel strips and 2 cups (480 grams) cold water to a low boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, and simmer, without stirring, for 10 minutes; drain.
- Return satsuma peels to skillet; sprinkle 1 cup (200 grams) sugar onto peels. Pour remaining 1 cup (240 grams) cold water onto sugar; gently stir until combined. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, carefully remove satsuma peels, and arrange in a single layer on prepared rack.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, place remaining ¾ cup (150 grams) sugar. Dredge satsuma peels in sugar to fully coat. Return to rack; let stand until dry, at least 2 hours. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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