Chilli Chocolate Tart
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is honestly one of my favorite desserts to make when I want to impress people without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of rich dark chocolate and a subtle kick of chilli might sound unusual, but trust me, they're meant to be together. What I love most is that it comes together in just 55 minutes total, and dark chocolate actually contains antioxidants that make you feel a little less guilty about indulging. The whole thing is surprisingly straightforward too, so even if you're not a confident baker, you'll find this incredibly manageable. Every bite delivers that luxurious chocolate flavor with a gentle warmth that keeps you coming back for more.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400dark chocolate
- 100 gcocoa powder
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 1baking powder
- 1salt
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2eggs
- 1vanilla extract
- 1 gdried chillies(finely chopped)
- 200 gchocolate chips
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 1cinnamon powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line a 20cm tart pan with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a digital thermometer to ensure accurate oven temperature.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a large whisk for this step.
- 4
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- 5
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl and ensure all the chocolate is melted.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream and cinnamon powder.
Tip: Whisk until the powder is fully dissolved.
- 7
Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, then stir in the melted chocolate mixture and the chopped chillies.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared tart pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth, even surface.
- 9
Drizzle the cream mixture over the top of the tart in a zig-zag pattern.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a decorative pattern, if desired.
- 10
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Use a digital thermometer to ensure the tart is cooked through.
- 11
Let the tart cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Use a spatula to loosen the edges of the tart before transferring it to the wire rack.
- 12
Once the tart is cool, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl and ensure all the chocolate is melted.
- 13
Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the tart and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth, even surface.
- 14
Let the tart cool and set completely before slicing and serving.
Tip: Refrigerate the tart for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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