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Orange Curd Puff Pastry Tartlets

June 7, 2011 by Mariel Goodson 86 Comments

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Mariel here. This past weekend, one of my bffs from college took the long walk down a short aisle, marrying another friend of mine in one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever attended. Everything was perfect – perfect weather, perfect Lela Rose dress, perfect yachty Montauk backdrop, perfect sunny-and-75 weather, which can be a real crap-shoot on the eastern tip of Long Island. Even the cake was perfect, so perfect that I thought the intricately sculpted, shockingly lifelike fondant flowers were in fact real and, to demonstrate their realness, I touched one. It was fake. And I was mortified. It was exactly the type of wedding that leaves you wishing you could relive yours all over again – and possibly hire the same baker. After bidding adieu to the last out-of-town friend and returning to a preternaturally quiet house, I was struck by a crippling case of the Sunday blues. There was no Bravo TV marathon that could get me over the hump so I decided to do what any self-respecting sugar addict does, and bake myself happy. I spent one blissful hour perusing my mother-in-law’s various old timey cookbooks – real hardbound books and everything! – and stumbled across Ina Garten’s recipe for Lime Curd. I’ve been riding the lime train hard recently, so I elected to switch up my citrus by making an orange-y treat and then house the filling in delightful little puff pastry shells. Let me just tell you, this happy little puff kicked my blues right to the curb, replacing it with a wondrous sugar high that kept the good times rolling until I passed out at 9PM. These tartlets are incredibly easy and so pretty to behold that they’d make ideal desserts for a bridal shower or afternoon party. I suspect they’ll become regular additions to our catering lineup. I made these both as tartlets, which can be eaten with a spoon, and as mini puff pastry bites (pictured above). The curd is incredibly versatile, so if puff pastry eludes you, spoon it onto mini waffles, into pre-baked tart shells or spread it on top of a scone for a breakfast treat. As a side note, you’ll need a good zester for this recipe since it calls for quite a bit of rind. Up until recently, I had an old fashioned knuckle-grater, the kind that infuses every dish with just a soupcon of skin as it tears apart your hands. That all changed when I stumbled across Edgeware zesters and graters. I know what you’re thinking – who gives a hoot, they’re all the same. But they’re not, these are so much better, so much smarter, so much friendlier to your baby-soft hands. I highly recommend investing in one – or all – and to get you started, I contacted the company and asked if they’d be interested in participating in a giveaway with us. They’ve kindly put together a dreamy package that includes a zester and various graters in fine, coarse and extra coarse grains. Here’s how to win it (GIVEAWAY CLOSED – Congrats to Cindy B!): 1. Swing by Edgeware.com and let us know what other utensil you need the most Bonus Entries (leave an extra comment for each, and if you already do any of the following, let us know, you’ll get credit!): 2. Like Edgeware on Facebook 3. Like Feast on the Cheap on Facebook 4. Follow Feast on the Cheap on Twitter 5. Follow Edgeware on Twitter 6. Tweet the following message one time: I wanna win @FeastontheCheap’s grater #giveaway from @SmithsEdgeware! http://wp.me/p1l2Zx-1m0 7. Subscribe to our newsletter or RSS feed (see our sidebar) Giveaway ends Monday June 27, 2011. Open to US residents only. Listed on Giveaway Scout

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Orange Curd Puff Pastry Tartlets Makes about 12 Tartlets or 40 Bites Yields about 1½ cups of Orange Curd

Ingredients: ½-cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (you’ll need about 3 medium-size oranges for this recipe) – $1.50 2 heaping Tablespoons of orange zest, separated (be mindful of not zesting the bitter white pith, you just want the very top layer of rind) – calculated above 1 stick of unsalted butter, room temperature – stock ¾-cup of sugar – stock 4 large eggs – stock sprinkle of salt – stock 1 package of Pepperidge Farm puff pastry sheets or 2 packages of Pepperidge Farm puff pastry shells (the generic kind just doesn’t puff as nicely) – $5.79 Grand total assuming well-stocked kitchen: $7.29 Cost per tartlet: $0.60 Cost per bite: $0.18 Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prep and bake the puff pastry according to package directions then cool on wire racks. If you’re using the pastry sheets to make bite-size treats, use a cookie cutter or knife to carve out 1-inch wide circles or squares. 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter with the sugar and 1½ Tablespoons of orange zest until fluffy and pale. Crack each egg into a cup then add the eggs, one by one, until fully incorporated (cracking them into the cup will help keep any accidentally broken eggshells out of your curd). Slowly add the orange juice until well-combined and smooth. 3. Pour the orange curd into a big saucepan and heat over low to medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Don’t allow to boil. The curd will start to thicken and become very creamy, then you know you’re done. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. 4. Spoon the orange curd into the baked puff pastry shells or onto the puff pastry bites. Garnish with remaining orange zest and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Recipe Index, Recipes Under $10, Sweets & Treats Tagged With: Baking, bridal showers, dessert, entertaining, food, giveaway, recipes, Recipes Under $10

About Mariel Goodson

The daughter in this mother-daughter duo, Mariel is the co-founder of Brass Hill Design and a former magazine writer who has contributed to Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes & Gardens, SELF, Redbook and Good Housekeeping, among many others.

Comments

  1. Elisa B. says

    June 7, 2011 at 7:12 am

    Orange curd AND puff pastry? Sounds scrumptious! 🙂
    Other than a really good zester, I’ve been dying for a mandoline . Thanks for the giveaway!

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  2. Blog is the New Black says

    June 7, 2011 at 7:54 am

    I just posted lemon bars, and I thought that I wasn’t one for fruity desserts- give me the chocolate! I was so wrong. I bet I’d love this, too!

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  3. Rachel @ Not Rachel Ray says

    June 7, 2011 at 11:05 am

    These look so good! Perfect summer party food. I’m with Elisa–I would love a mandoline. I’ve been wanting to try making beet chips…

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  4. Rachel @ Not Rachel Ray says

    June 7, 2011 at 11:06 am

    I like Edgeware on Facebook…

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  5. Rachel @ Not Rachel Ray says

    June 7, 2011 at 11:06 am

    And I already like you guys on Facebook…

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  6. Rachel @ Not Rachel Ray says

    June 7, 2011 at 11:07 am

    And I follow you on Twitter…

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  7. Rachel @ Not Rachel Ray says

    June 7, 2011 at 11:07 am

    And I follow Edgeware on Twitter…

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  8. Rachel @ Not Rachel Ray says

    June 7, 2011 at 11:09 am

    And I tweeted, but I changed “slowcooker” to “zester” 😉

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  9. Rachel @ Not Rachel Ray says

    June 7, 2011 at 11:10 am

    And I subscribe to your RSS! Phew! I think I’m done now 🙂

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  10. Kevin Vasconcellos says

    June 7, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    I really need a good zester!

    Also I already “like” your facebook page, the feast on the cheap facebook page, and I follow both Edgeware and Feast On the Cheap on Twitter!!!

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  11. agnes aliberto says

    June 7, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    A YUMMY treat for only $.60 a tarlet , wow , Mariel, this is a true FEAST ON THE CHEAP RECIPE. GREAT JOB, MARIEL.MY SWEET_TOOTH THANKS YOU! LOVE MRS.A

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  12. Lindsey Stu says

    June 7, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    I really need a good zester! i just have this handheld cheese grater and it’s super lame.

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  13. Jessica N. says

    June 7, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    Prob the mandoline slicer….I’ve always wanted one!

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  14. Jessica N. says

    June 7, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    I already like u on FB

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  15. Jessica N. says

    June 7, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    I like edgeware on FB

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  16. Alice Olson says

    June 7, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    If I only had a zester, I’d have so much more zest! And, I’ve been yearning for an electric knife sharpener for more than a year now. It’s time I got off the dime and got myself one of those. Thanks for bringing it up.

    I visited Edgeware.com and I friended you on FB long ago. Alas, I’m too old for Twitter. Don’t have an internet-connected cell phone, never will have, I’m sure; and don’t even know if there’s another way to tweet or be tweeted at.

    My biggest problem with these luscious little puff pastry things you keep posting is that there’s no such thing in my remote corner of Costa Rica as a package of puff pastry sheets or shells. I think I’m going to have to learn to make them from scratch. Yikes!

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    • feastonthecheap says

      June 7, 2011 at 7:27 pm

      Oh, that’s not fun having to make your own puff pastry. I’ll bet these little Orange Tartlets are equally delicious with regular pie crust. I’ve made plenty of Lemon Curd Tarts and Tartlets using my basic pie dough. If you need a walk thru the steps, just drop me a note on our gmail. It’s super easy and all you need is a tart pan and pie weights. If you don’t have weights, dry rice or dry beans work just fine! Mary Anne

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  17. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    June 7, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    What a perfect little bite! Adding this to my file for future soirees 🙂

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  18. Jen W. says

    June 7, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    I’d love to have the Mandoline Slicer! Looks like a great tool!

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  19. Jen W. says

    June 7, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    I “Like” Edgeware on FB

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  20. Jen W. says

    June 7, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    I follow Edgeware on Twitter.

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  21. Jen W. says

    June 7, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    I’ve subscribed to the Feast on the Cheap RSS feed.

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  22. Sharon says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:48 am

    I would love to own the Diamond Elite pull through knife sharpener.

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  23. Sharon says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:49 am

    I am one of your current FB fans (Rust Hawk).

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  24. Sharon says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:50 am

    I am one of your twitter fans @rusthawk.

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  25. Sharon says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:50 am

    I am one of Edgeware’s facebook fans.

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  26. Sharon says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:50 am

    I am following Edgeware on twitter @rusthawk.

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  27. Sharon says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:51 am

    Tweeted http://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/78323207236632576

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    June 8, 2011 at 12:51 am

    I am subscribed to your RSS feed.

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  29. Mandy - The Complete Cook Book says

    June 8, 2011 at 5:50 am

    Your friends wedding sounds like perfection 🙂 and it’s easy to see why your lovely orange curd tartlets send your blues packing.
    Good luck to all your entrants for the giveaway.
    🙂 Mandy

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  30. Christopher Sorel says

    June 8, 2011 at 7:23 am

    Need a new slicer and the Edgeware Mandoline Slicer looks great

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  31. Christopher Sorel says

    June 8, 2011 at 7:24 am

    Like Edgeware on Facebook

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  32. Christopher Sorel says

    June 8, 2011 at 7:25 am

    Like Feast on the Cheap on Facebook

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    June 8, 2011 at 7:25 am

    Follow Feast on the Cheap on Twitter

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    June 8, 2011 at 7:25 am

    Follow Edgeware on Twitter

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  35. Wendy says

    June 8, 2011 at 7:37 am

    A mandoline would be fantastic to have, also Edgeware’s zesters are prettier that the one I have !

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  36. Jeanette says

    June 8, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Wow, these little tartlets look amazing – so simple but perfect for an impressive looking dessert. I popped over to Edgeware’s site and would love their Diamond Elite Pull Through knife sharpener.

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  37. Jeanette says

    June 8, 2011 at 10:13 am

    I “liked” Edgeware on FB.

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  38. Jeanette says

    June 8, 2011 at 10:13 am

    I followed Edgeware on twitter.

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  39. Jeanette says

    June 8, 2011 at 10:13 am

    I tweeted your giveaway!

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  40. Jeanette says

    June 8, 2011 at 10:14 am

    I already like you on FB and follow you on twitter 😉

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  41. Malerie C. says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    A spice grater would be handy to have!

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  42. Malerie C. says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    I like edgeware on FB

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  43. Malerie C. says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    Already like you on FB

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  44. Malerie C. says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    Started following you on Twitter

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  45. Malerie C. says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Following edgeware on Twitter

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  46. Malerie C. says

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    Already getting your newsletter

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  47. Malerie C. says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    Tweeted about the giveaway

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  48. dessertfortwo says

    June 9, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Ooh yum! I saw Ina make her orange curd the other day and it looked soo good! Dipped in strawberries, it sounds perfect for girl-food 🙂

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  49. Annaliese says

    June 10, 2011 at 10:38 am

    I absolutely love puff pastries! I could definitely use a mandoline! Thank you for all the lovely recipes.

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    June 10, 2011 at 10:39 am

    Just liked Feast on the Cheap on Facebook!

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    Subscribed to your newsletter!

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  52. Jayme says

    June 11, 2011 at 11:10 am

    I would get the box grater. Ironically I don’t have a grater.

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  53. EmandM says

    June 11, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    I definitely need a knife sharpener, something like the diamond elite pull thru!

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    June 11, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    I follow on twitter!!

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  55. Vee says

    June 12, 2011 at 3:22 am

    I’d love the V-etched spice grater!

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  56. Nelly Rodriguez says

    June 12, 2011 at 10:43 am

    I’d love to try the V-Slot™ Knife and Scissors Sharpener!!

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    I liked Edgeware on FB!

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    I liked Feast on the Cheap n FB!

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  63. Barb S says

    June 13, 2011 at 10:43 am

    I could really use a good knife sharpener. Their deluxe edge grip looks perfect!

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  64. Liz S. says

    June 13, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    In addition to the zester and graters, I would love to have a mandoline! There’s just no way I can slice anything THAT thin with a knife.

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  65. Liz S. says

    June 13, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Also, I’ve subscribed to your RSS! Too many good recipes to miss.

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  66. Cindy B. says

    June 14, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    I like the mandoline slicer.

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    June 14, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    I like Edgeware on Facebook.

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    June 14, 2011 at 3:09 pm

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  70. Cindy B. says

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  73. Ellen Welty says

    June 16, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    Wow, a new knife sharpener would be awesome!

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  74. amy marantino says

    June 21, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    i need a zester

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  75. Jess says

    June 23, 2011 at 10:06 am

    I’d love to have the diamond sharpening stone… I have some beautiful knives that I want to keep sharp.

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  76. Jess says

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    I tweeted the message once.

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  81. Alison says

    June 25, 2011 at 2:19 am

    Just getting back into my normal creeping on the internet routine. Thanks for making me famous again and the nice words about the wedding! Makes me wish I’d had more than one bite of the cake too! Xoxo

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  82. Emily says

    August 8, 2011 at 10:24 am

    Okay, I’ve never worked with puff pastry before. Do I bake it first and then cut out the circles? or cut out circles and bake?

    (Cutting and baking sounds more intuitive to me, but I’ve been wrong in the kitchen before. Horribly horridly wrong. LOL!)

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    • feastonthecheap says

      August 8, 2011 at 10:46 am

      You’re right! Cut it before baking it, but do your best not to “touch” it too much. It’ll just make it a little less puffy.

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  83. Kathy says

    May 11, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I don’t see the recipe posted for the Lemon Pudding Cake

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    • feastonthecheap says

      May 11, 2012 at 12:56 pm

      Hi Kathy, here’s the link to the recipe for the Lemon Pudding Cake: https://feastonthecheap.net/lemon-pudding-cake/

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