Marsala Cheese Tart with Oranges
- 5 ounces gingersnaps, broken into pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons Marsala
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 navel oranges
- Place the gingersnaps in the bowl of a food processor, and process until finely ground.
- Transfer to a bowl, add the melted butter, and stir until well combined.
- Transfer to an 8-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom, and press into the bottom and up the sides to form an even crust.
- Place in the freezer.
- Place the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until fluffy.
- Add the Marsala and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
- Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared crust; return to the freezer at least 1 hour 15 minutes, or until firm.
- Cut the ends off the oranges, and remove the peel, pith, and outer membranes, following the curve of the fruit with a paring knife.
- Lift the sections away from the inner membranes; reserve the sections.
- Serve the cheese tart, garnished with orange sections.
unsalted butter, cream cheese, sugar, marsala, vanilla, heavy cream, oranges
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/marsala-cheese-tart-with-oranges-393006 (may not work)