ORANGE MOCHA TART

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There's just something decadent about combining orange and chocolate into a stunning dessert. This is a show-stopper every time I serve it.-Shirley Riley, Water Valley, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 31

Ingredients

3 medium navel oranges
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Additional sugar, optional
PASTRY:
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons 2% milk
FILLING:
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
2 large eggs
1/4 cup orange liqueur
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
GANACHE:
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
CREAM:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons orange liqueur

Steps:

For candied peel, score oranges with a sharp knife, cutting peel into four wedge-shaped sections. Loosen peel with a spoon and remove; save fruit for another use., Place peel in a small heavy saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain. Cool for 5 minutes. Carefully scrape off excess pulp from peel. Cut the peel into 1/4-in. strips., In another saucepan, combine sugar and water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add orange peel strips; boil gently for 10-12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer strips to wire racks; let stand for 3 hours or until dry. Roll strips in additional sugar if desired., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until a ball forms., On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 13-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°., In a small saucepan, melt chocolates and butter over medium heat. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and espresso powder. Whisk in eggs and chocolate mixture until blended. Add the liqueur, orange zest and salt; pour filling into prepared shell., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Cool completely on a wire rack., For ganache, place chocolates and espresso powder in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Pour over tart; let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes or until set., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and liqueur; beat until stiff peaks form. Serve with tart and candied peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 33g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.