strawberry-orange shortcake tart

Rumford, ME
Updated on Jun 2, 2011

Baking the shortcake in a tart pan produces a sweet-and-sturdy base for the berries and whipped cream.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 25 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup plain yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
  • 1 - (16-oz) container fresh strawberres, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • - garnishes: fresh mint sprigs, sweetened whipped cream

How To Make strawberry-orange shortcake tart

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 425F. Place first 6 ingredients (in order of ingredient list) in a food processor. Process for 20 seconds or until mixture resembles coarse sand. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Step 2
    Whisk together egg and buttermilk; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened and a dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 to 4 times. Press dough on bottom and sides of a lightly greased 9-inch tart pan.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 425F for 20 to 22 minutes oruntil golden and firm to touch.
  • Step 4
    Microwave 1 Tbsp. marmalade at HIGH 10 seconds; brush over crust. Cool 45 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Stir together strawberries and 1/2 cup marmalade.
  • Step 6
    Beat heavy cream with 2 Tbsp. sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Spoon onto cornmeal crust; top with strawberry mixture. Garnish, if desired.

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