Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Sea Buckthorn Tart Recipe

Inspired by Mystic
Time1h 30m
Serves8

A delightful tart with a chocolate and sea buckthorn filling.

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Ingredients

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Crust

Filling

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.

  2. 2

    Incorporate the Butter

    Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  3. 3

    Form the Dough

    Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overwork the dough.

  4. 4

    Chill the Dough

    Shape the dough into a flat disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Melt the Chocolate

    In a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, melt the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  2. 6

    Mix the Filling

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Gradually stir in the melted chocolate mixture and sea buckthorn puree until smooth.

Assembling and Baking

  1. 7

    Preheat and Roll Out

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit your tart pan. Transfer the dough to the pan and trim the edges.

  2. 8

    Blind Bake the Crust

    Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork, then line it with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until set.

  3. 9

    Fill the Tart

    Pour the sea buckthorn and chocolate filling into the baked tart shell, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  4. 10

    Bake the Tart

    Return the filled tart to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

  5. 11

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the tart to cool completely at room temperature before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fresh sea buckthorn berries if desired.

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