Chocolate Cream Tart
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making a chocolate cream tart at home is easier than you might think, and this recipe proves it. With just over an hour from start to finish, you'll have an elegant dessert that looks like you spent all day in the kitchen. The dark chocolate in this tart isn't just delicious, it's actually packed with antioxidants that make indulging feel a little bit better. Most of the ingredients are probably already in your pantry, so there's no need for a special shopping trip. The buttery crust pairs perfectly with the silky chocolate filling, creating something truly special that never fails to impress guests or satisfy a serious chocolate craving.
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Ingredients
- 400 gdark chocolate
- 250 mlheavy cream
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 4 eggegg yolks
- 120 gall-purpose flour(blended)
- 6 gsalt
- 120 gunsalted butter(melted)
- 3 gbaking powder
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºfF).
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
Tip: Use a whisk to combine ingredients
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and egg yolks.
Tip: Ensure smooth mixture
- 4
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Be patient, as this step can take several minutes
- 5
Whisk the melted chocolate into the sugar mixture, then stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
Tip: Fold gently
- 6
Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture, stirring until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix
- 7
Pour the mixture into a 20cm (8 inch) tart pan with a removable bottom.
Tip: Smooth the batter evenly
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Avoid overbaking
- 9
Allow the tart to cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
Tip: Chill thoroughly
- 10
Just before serving, whisk the vanilla extract into the chilled tart.
Tip: Add a hint of flavor
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