Baked Chocolate Tart Recipe

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Baked Chocolate Tart Recipe

This Baked Chocolate Tart is rich, indulgent, and perfect for chocolate lovers! With a buttery, crisp tart shell and a smooth, velvety chocolate filling, this dessert is elegant yet easy to make. Serve it with whipped cream or fresh berries for a stunning treat! 🍫🥧

Ingredients

For the Tart Crust:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Chocolate Filling:

  • 200g dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), finely chopped
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Tart Crust

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt.
  2. Add cold butter cubes and rub them into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the egg yolk and cold water, then mix until the dough comes together.
  4. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and press it into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim the edges and prick the base with a fork.
  6. Freeze for 10 minutes, then preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Line the crust with parchment paper and baking beans (or rice) and blind bake for 12 minutes. Remove the paper and beans, then bake for another 5 minutes. Let cool.

Step 2: Make the Chocolate Filling

  1. Heat cream and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm (do not boil).
  2. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Gradually whisk into the melted chocolate.

Step 3: Bake the Tart

  1. Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled tart shell.
  2. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 15-20 minutes, until the center is just set.
  3. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Serving Suggestions

✔ Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
✔ Top with fresh berries or whipped cream.
✔ Drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce.

Enjoy your decadent Baked Chocolate Tart! 🍫🥧✨

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