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Napier Quarter's frangipane tart with orange and sweet labne

Napier Quarter's frangipane tart with orange and sweet labne

Mark Roper

Juice, rind and all, oranges work wonders in these desserts. Slice them into rounds and for fresh dessert-style salads with dates, halva or quatre-épices, or pair them with fluffy ricotta – hunt down candied orange peel in our ricotta and Marsala crostata, or in those irresistible orange and chocolate ricotta fritters with honey. For a showstopper, Pauline Kwong’s chiffon cake with citrus and ginger, or Napier Quarter’s frangipane tart with orange and sweet labne, will impress your afternoon tea guests.

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Napier Quarter's frangipane tart with orange and sweet labne
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