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Orange Lime Belgian Wit Cream Tart

Servings 6 -8 servings

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 9 full sized chocolate graham crackers 1 full sleeve
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Filling:

  • 1 large naval orange juiced
  • 3 large limes juiced
  • 4 egg yolks reserve whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup Belgian wit beer
  • Topping:
  • 2 reserved egg whites from the filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup Belgian Wit beer
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Add the graham crackers and sugar to a food processor and process until just crumbs. While the food processor is running add the melted butter and process until well combined. Add to a 9-inch tart pan. Starting with the sides, press into shape. Press the crust very well until even and compacted.
  • Bake at 350 for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • In a saucepan off heat combine the orange juice, lime juice, egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, heavy cream, cornstarch, salt and beer, whisk until well combined.
  • Add to medium heat, whisking until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly.
  • Pour the filling into the crust, refrigerate until chilled, about 3 hours.
  • Place a small sauce pan with a few inches of water over medium heat. Add a large metal or glass bowl over the top, check to make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
  • Add 2 egg whites, 1 cup sugar, ¼ cup beer, cream of tartar and salt, beat continuously with a hand mixer until the mixture has thickened and tripled in size. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. The mixture should be thick and marshmallow like but still spreadable.
  • Pour evenly over the top of the tart, refrigerate until chilled.
  • Brulee the topping with a kitchen torch if desired.