Just as the cake-loving woman thought she could relax and contemplate the sky, she suddenly remembered she had a Fiesta Friday party to attend in those clouds up there. ‘Brilliant, a party!’ Oops… she’d promised to bring a pretty cake! ‘Noooo, not more writing out recipes!’ she moaned, holding her head in her hands, then suddenly realised ‘Drawings! I’ll draw it all!’ So here you are: pictures and photos of events leading up to the scrumptious multilayered blood orange tart. And a few words, but not too many: Tangy, fresh, almondy, creamy, fruity delight. Yay! She did a little dance.
Blood orange tart
Blood orange tart
A tart is born.
Back home, she took a quick gander at Hugo and Victor’s seasonal baking book then buttered the tart ring.
This was the plan. Aah, but would it go according to plan?
She rolled up her sleeves and soaked the gelatine …
… then checked her notes for shortcrust pastry to make her spelt pastry case.
She glanced at her useful tips for lining a pastry case and baking blind …
… but this time left her tart case in the oven for an extra 10 minutes or more, so it was really, really baked and even a bit dark brown at the bottom.
Next came the bottom layer of almond cream.
She waited till it had cooled then spread a thin, even layer of marmalade over the almond cream. Marmalade, yum! Next time she’d make her own …
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Going from left to right – layer 1: almond cream; layer 2: orange marmalade; layer 3: orange blossom water bavaroise
Finally, it was time for her beloved beautifully-sweet-yet-tart slices of blood orange. The tart-loving woman peeled whole oranges, carefully removing the white bits then cut out segments, leaving the membrane behind, to make the supremes (not the pop group). Want a supreme step-by-step?
The blood orange supremes
She placed the lovely supremes on her tart and tada!
And that is the end of the blood orange tart story.
No time for more words or comedy, sorry! Party to go to with surprisingly scrumptious tart… already a bit late but luckily Fiesta Friday lasts till Wednesday so come with me, meet some lovely people and have some delicious food…! 🙂
Till next time my dear tangy-sweet reader and fellow partygoers… happy blogging, baking, eating and looking at loads and loads of recipes! 🙂
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LOVE the post, Lili! You’re quite the artist, aren’t you? 🙂
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Thanks Angie! Just found drawing the recipe more relaxing this time.. and hope people understand it! Also wanted to say thanks again to you for organising Fiesta Friday parties, with your co-hosts. It really is an amazing way to meet other people making cakes and food in general! 🙂
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I want to make this!
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Good idea! I do recommend it – the first one is almost gone and I feel I need to make another one…! Happy baking tine! If you do make it, let me know how it goes. 🙂 PS. sending you a virtual piece!
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Awesome or should I say tasty. I loved your way of explanation, so ‘Awesome’ and the Orange tart is tasty 🙂
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Thanks Nimmi for your lovely comments (I accept all adjectives 🙂 ) and I’m sending you a virtual piece of tart right now! 🙂
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Pleasure is all mine 😉 aaaaa yummy 🙂 thank you ❤
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Wow Lili! This is just fabulous. You reminded me of one of my vey good friend whom I met through Blogging. She doesn’t blog anymore. Priya!! She used to create such amazing sketches of the whole ingredients and procedure. Just awesome! You have left me speechless! Purely speechless! It’s one of a kind share. I am so glad to know you through FF! Hope you are having fun at this fiesta.
Sonal
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Thank you so much Sonal for all your kind words and welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed the sketches and I would have liked to see your friend’s stuff too… Nice to meet you too, and yes, I really like Fiesta Friday and am looking forward to meeting even more people and look at more food …! I keep finding stuff I want to make. Thanks for co-hosting this party and for the strawberries! 🙂
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Pleasure is all mine darling ❤️
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Yum! I love your sketches.
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Thanks Damita! 🙂
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Your drawings are so much fun! (quite a bit of work too- I’m sure!) I think all tarts are naturally beautiful- and yours is no exception. The layers sound tasty and the top is lovely. 🙂 Happy Fiesta Friday!! Enjoy the party! 🙂 Josette
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Thanks Josette! The drawings are quite fast to do luckily. And thanks for your lovely comments about the tart. I agree that they’re all beautiful and this turned out to be a really tasty one (I was surprised at how good it was!). I’m off to try out more food at the party!! 🙂 Happy Fiesta Friday to you too, and thanks for hosting and for the wonderful empanadas! 🙂
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Your an inspiration! One day when I have an actual job, a kitchen, and time. I will try all sorts amazing cakes and desserts and try not to eat them all by myself. I enjoyed the drawings too! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Ally for all the lovely comments! I hope you’ll have everything you need one day to make your cakes, and some volunteers to help you eat them! – if necessary! 🙂
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You’re multi talented really. That’s one brilliant post. Loved everything about it.
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Thank you so much for your kind comments. I’m touched. I’ve just come back from your wonderful post and left comments there, about how I love your cake and all the Star Trek stuff! 🙂
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Thanks for making my day with your sweet comments. I am totally impressed by your style of writing your posts . Awesome ☺
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Thanks again and feel the same about your writing! 🙂
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