Description
A sophisticated summer dessert featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a silky, zesty orange custard filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for filling
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar, then mix in flour and zest to form the crust.
- Press dough into a lined pan and chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake crust at 350F for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk cornstarch and sugar, then add eggs and orange juice.
- Thicken the custard over medium-low heat until smooth.
- Pour custard over the pre-baked crust and bake for 20 more minutes.
- Cool completely and refrigerate before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired