Instructions

Make the tart crust:

1. Simply mix all ingredients together in a mixer until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes. Note: If you do not have a mixer, this can be made by hand. Whisk together the dry ingredients, then cut in the butter. Mix in the egg/vanilla extract and then turn out the dough onto a clean surface.
2. Using the palm of your hand and starting closest to you, push the dough forward and away from you in multiple strokes smearing the mixture across the work surface to combine the ingredients. Once you get through all of the dough, scrap together into a pile and start again, repeating until the dough comes together. Chill about 30 minutes before rolling out.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and line a regular sized tart shell (8-9", 20-24 cm) or 5 individual tart shells. For large tart shells, place a piece of parchment paper on top, and fill with baking beans.
4. Chill. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350F/165C and bake 15-20 minutes or until nicely golden brown, removing the baking beans halfway through the bake. Set aside.

Make the curd:

1. Start by making the cranberry juice:In a small saucepan, place all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 5-10 minutes until cranberries are soft and have popped if using fresh. Add additional water if needed (ie. The water entirely evaporates).

   Remove the peel (optional) and blend in a food processor. Cool.

2. In a medium bowl, place the cubed room temperature butter. In a saucepan, add the sugar, lemon zest, eggs, lemon juice, and 60ml (1/4 cup) of cranberry juice/puree. Place over medium-low heat, whisking continuously until thickened. When the mixture starts to boil, it is ready to be taken off the heat. If you see little white egg pieces, pass through a strainer. Pour the curd over the cubed butter, pushing through with a spatula. Remove the strainer and whisk until the butter is melted and fully incorporated.

To assemble the tart:

1. There are two methods… pour the hot curd into the cooked tart crust then allow to cool at room temp or in the fridge (be sure to place the tart on a plate or cake platter before filling, or it will be difficult to move – you could even keep it in the tart mold).
   
   OR, allow the curd to cool completely and thicken in the refrigerator (several hours), then spoon into the baked crust. Use an offset metal spatula to spread the curd to the sides and smooth the top. It will be very firm and then soften as it warms up.

To decorate:

1. Make the Chantilly cream by whipping the heavy whipping cream in an electric mixer until soft-medium peak and adding the powdered sugar and vanilla.
2. Pipe the cream on top in whatever design you'd like! It can also be topped with sugared cranberries and edible flowers.