If you’re looking for the perfect quick dessert or afternoon treat, you have to try this super simple chocolate tart. It’s one of those melt-in-your-mouth recipes that never fails to impress. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients for this Simple Chocolate Tart:
Crust:
- 9.7 oz (approx. 275g) Marie biscuits (or digestive biscuits);
- ¾ cup (180g) unsalted butter, melted;
- 1 tsp orange zest.
Filling:
- 2 cartons (approx. 10 oz / 300g total) heavy cream;
- ¼ cup light brown sugar;
- 2½ tbsp (34g) unsalted butter, melted;
- 14 oz (400g) semi-sweet chocolate;
- 1 pinch of salt;
- ½ tsp vanilla extract.
How to Make this Creamy Chocolate Tart:
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the biscuits until they become fine crumbs;
- In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit crumbs, melted butter, and orange zest;
- Mix well and press the mixture into a tart pan;
- Pack the crust firmly into the bottom and up the sides;
- Place in the freezer while you prepare the filling;
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, brown sugar, butter, chocolate, and salt;
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth;
- Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract;
- Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the prepared crust;
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set;
- Carefully unmold and serve. Enjoy!
Pro Tips:
You can garnish your tart with a dusting of cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or even shaved chocolate. For an even richer texture, swap the heavy cream for heavy whipping cream.
Did You Know?
The first chocolate tart recipe was published in the late 19th century in the legendary “The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.” Since then, chocolate tarts have become a beloved classic worldwide, with countless variations appearing over the years.
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