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White Chocolate Cranberry Tart

An easy, elegant holiday showstopper with a buttery graham crust, tangy cranberry layer, and silky white chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Baking, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 369

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 11 sheets graham crackers equivalent to 6 ounces
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the cranberry filling
  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
For the white chocolate ganache filling
  • 12 ounces white chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
For the garnish
  • to taste sugared cranberries
  • to taste plain cranberries
  • for garnish fresh rosemary sprigs

Method
 

Make the crust
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Combine the graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it evenly against the bottom and up the sides using a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup. Set the pan on a baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes, until lightly golden. Let the crust cool completely.
Make the cranberry filling
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently and crushing the cranberries with a spoon; a few small pieces can remain. Take the pan off the heat and cool the filling completely, or place it in the refrigerator to speed the process.
Make the white chocolate ganache filling
  1. Put the chopped white chocolate in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, warm the cream and butter over medium heat, stirring, until the butter melts and tiny bubbles appear around the edges. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and whisk until silky and smooth.
Assemble the tart
  1. Spread enough cranberry filling into the cooled crust to come about halfway up the sides, smoothing the top with a small offset spatula. You may have leftover filling; reserve it for another use.
  2. Pour the white chocolate ganache over the cranberry layer, stopping when it reaches the top edge of the crust. Refrigerate the tart overnight so it sets completely. Garnish with sugared cranberries, plain cranberries, and rosemary sprigs just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 85mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31g

Notes

Once cooled, the baked crust can be wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months; no need to thaw before filling.
Make the cranberry filling up to 1 week ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator.
The ganache can be made up to 2 weeks in advance; rewarm it gently over low heat if it becomes too thick to pour.
Press the crust firmly into the tart pan so it holds together when sliced.
If you do not have a fluted tart pan, use a 9-inch springform pan instead.
Serve the tart chilled for clean slices, and add the cranberry and rosemary garnishes right before serving.
Leftover cranberry filling pairs well with toast or ice cream, and extra ganache can be chilled, scooped, and rolled into truffles.

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