Decadent Chocolate Tart

Indulge in pure chocolate bliss with this Decadent Chocolate Tart, a show-stopping dessert that’s as elegant as it is irresistible. Featuring a buttery cocoa-infused crust and a silky dark chocolate ganache filling, this tart is the perfect balance of rich flavor and luxurious texture. The crust, made from scratch with a delicate blend of flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa, bakes to perfection, providing just the right amount of crunch to complement the velvety filling. A touch of vanilla and melted butter enhances the chocolate's depth, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. Simple yet sophisticated, this tart is ideal for special occasions, dinner parties, or any time you’re craving a chocolate masterpiece. Ready in just under an hour of active prep time, it’s the ultimate homemade dessert that looks bakery-worthy.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 large egg yolk
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 8 ounces dark chocolate
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the egg yolk and heavy cream until the dough comes together.

Step 5

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth, then flatten into a disc.

Step 6

Roll out the dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Carefully transfer the dough to the pan and press it into the bottom and up the sides. Trim any excess dough.

Step 7

Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Line the chilled crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.

Step 9

Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights, then bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.

Step 10

For the filling, chop the dark chocolate finely and place it in a heatproof bowl.

Step 11

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream, butter, and sugar over medium heat until just beginning to simmer. Immediately pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate.

Step 12

Let it sit for a minute, then stir gently until smooth and completely melted. Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 13

Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled tart shell and spread evenly with a spatula.

Step 14

Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is set.

Step 15

Before serving, bring the tart to room temperature for about 10 minutes, then slice and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(933.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4167.4

Total Fat 301.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 178.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 805.8mg	0%
Sodium 756.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 331.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.5g	0%
Total Sugars 156.1g
Protein 47.3g	0%

Vitamin D 76.5IU	0%
Calcium 289.2mg	0%
Iron 43.5mg	0%
Potassium 2717.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.2%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 31.3%