Chocolate Tart Recipe (Tarte aux Chocolat)

Classic French chocolate tart recipe that's perfect for a special night or any holiday.

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 6

Total Time 6 40

Servings Slices

Calories 419kcal

Preheat the oven for 350 Degrees.
In a stand mixer, with using hook attachment, combine icing sugar and cubed butter.
After mixing, add the eggs and combine it until firmly. Add sifted flour and cacao powder.
Combine them very well, shape into a ball, and rest the dough for 20-25 minutes in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap.
Next, use a rolling pin to roll out the dough until it is 2 mm thickness. Chill the dough for 5 minutes.
Then bake blind bake the dough 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes are done, remove the baking weights and bake it again for more 10 minutes.

For the filling, place the granulated sugar and egg yolks in a bowl to make Crème Anglaise.
Over medium low heat, add the heavy cream to a medium size saucepan. Then add the whipped eggs inside.
Cook the mixture for about 5 minutes while constantly stirring. Then add in the dark chocolate powder chocolate. Reduce the heat to low. Continue stirring until the chocolate and the heavy cream mixture is well incorporated.
Cool the mixture down to room temperature.
Pour the mixture into the cooked tart.
Keep the tart inside the fridge for 6 hours or until firm. Serve the tart cold, recommended with red fruits. Enjoy!

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*** Calories are estimated per serving