Chocolate Tart Recipe
Rich chocolate tart with a buttery crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the crust
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add butter
Add the chilled, diced unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add ice water
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough.
- 4
Chill the dough
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Roll out the dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press the dough into the pan and trim the edges.
- 6
Pre-bake the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Filling Preparation
- 7
Melt the chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream. Set over a pot of simmering water and stir until melted and smooth.
- 8
Add sugar and vanilla
Remove the bowl from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
- 9
Add eggs
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs one at a time until well incorporated.
- 10
Add salt
Stir in the salt, mixing until the filling is smooth and glossy.
- 11
Pour into crust
Carefully pour the chocolate filling into the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- 12
Bake the tart
Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- 13
Cool and serve
Allow the tart to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve as is or with whipped cream.
