The chocolate tart is a rich, luscious dessert featuring a velvety chocolate filling in a crisp, buttery pastry crust.
Get ready to embark on a chocolatey escapade that puts the “YUM!” in scrumptious! This chocolate tart recipe is foolproof, insanely delicious, and doesn’t require a PhD in pastry making. Follow along for step-by-step details from crust to glossy, chocolatey perfection—plus a sprinkle of kitchen magic! Perfect for impressing at dinner parties or indulging in solo while binge-watching your favorite series. Buckle up, your taste buds are in for a wild ride!
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Chocoholic’s Dream Tart
This decadent chocolate tart is the ultimate treat for every chocolate lover. With a rich, velvety filling and a crumbly, buttery crust, it’s sinfully delicious and incredibly easy to whip up. It’s perfect for impressing guests at a dinner party or savoring all by yourself in your PJs. Either way, indulgence is guaranteed!
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine Type: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon ice water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in egg yolk and ice water until dough forms.
- Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan, covering the sides.
- Prick the base with a fork and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes or until golden. Let it cool.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt until well combined.
- Pour chocolate filling into cooled tart crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until filling is set but still wobbly in the center.
- Let cool completely and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: Swap dark chocolate for milk or white chocolate for a different twist.
- Garnishing Options: Add a dollop of whipped cream, a handful of fresh berries, or a sprinkle of sea salt for an extra touch of magic.
- Cooking Tips: If your dough is too crumbly, add an extra teaspoon of ice water. Ensure the filling doesn’t boil when baking; you want a gentle wobble, not a volcanic eruption.