Dark Chocolate Tart
Prep
30 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Let me share one of my favorite desserts that never fails to impress. This dark chocolate tart combines rich, decadent chocolate with nutty ground almonds for a sophisticated treat that's surprisingly simple to make. Dark chocolate isn't just delicious, it's packed with antioxidants that make indulging in this tart feel a little less guilty. What I love most is that the whole thing comes together in just over an hour, and you probably have most ingredients in your kitchen already. It's the perfect dessert when you want something elegant but don't have hours to spend baking.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200ground almonds
- 150 gcaster sugar
- 300 gdark chocolate
- 1egg
- 80 gmelted unsalted butter
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gbaking powder
- 150 gall-purpose flour
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a convection fan for an even bake.
- 2
Combine ground almonds, caster sugar, and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
Tip: Use a whisk or a fork to mix until well combined.
- 3
Add the melted butter and mix until a crumbly mixture forms.
Tip: Use your fingers or a fork to mix until crumbly.
- 4
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 20cm (8in) tart pan.
Tip: Make sure to press the mixture evenly to form a flat bottom.
- 5
Bake the crust for 15 minutes.
Tip: Keep an eye on the crust to avoid burning.
- 6
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler.
Tip: Use a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
- 7
Pour the melted chocolate into the baked crust.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly.
- 8
Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Tip: Keep an eye on the chocolate to avoid overcooking.
- 9
Let the tart cool completely before serving.
Tip: Use a wire rack to cool the tart evenly.
- 10
Cut the tart into slices and serve.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to cut the tart into clean slices.
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