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Ingredients
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Tart Crust
Chocolate Filling
Oak Ice Cream
Method
Tart Crust
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly. Add egg yolk and ice water, then mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Pre-bake the Crust
Roll out the chilled dough and fit it into a tart pan. Pre-bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until set.
Chocolate Filling
- 4
Melt the Chocolate
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour it over the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes. Stir until smooth.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Tart
Pour the filling into the pre-baked tart crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly soft in the center.
Oak Ice Cream
- 7
- 8
Cook the Mixture
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until it thickens slightly. Do not boil.
- 9
Chill and Flavor
Remove from heat, stir in oak extract and salt. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- 10
Churn the Ice Cream
Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.
