Dark Chocolate Tart
Dark Chocolate Tart
About this recipe:
The epitome of decadence and luxury, this dark chocolate tart is sure to stand out at any party or gathering. Beautiful enough to be a centerpiece, bursting with a rich chocolate flavor, accompanied by a silky-smooth texture, and lifted by the brightness of our Kosterina Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar, this will be a favorite among all.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Crust:
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (20g) dutch-process cocoa powder, spooned & leveled
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 2 cups dark chocolate
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup Kosterina Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar
Directions
For the Chocolate Crust:
- Lightly grease a 9-inch (23-cm) tart pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add the vanilla extract to the melted butter and then fold in the dry ingredients just until the last streak of flour is combined.
- Firmly press the crust onto the bottom and sides of the tart pan. Freeze the crust for about 20 minutes and preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC).
- When the oven is preheated, place a sheet of parchment paper on top of the crust and fill it with pie weights (or rice).
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes, remove it from the oven to remove the parchment paper & pie weights, and place it back into the oven for another 7 minutes. Allow the crust to cool to room temperature.
For the Filling:
- Place the chocolate in a heat resistant bowl.
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan over low-medium heat until it's just simmering, not boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, cover the bowl and let stand for 1-2 minutes.
- Use a fork to slowly mix the chocolate until it's fully incorporated with the cream.
- Add the Kosterina Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar and mix until it's smooth.
- Pour the chocolate over the cooled crust and refrigerate for 2 hours or until the chocolate is set.
- Top with nuts and/or chocolate vinegar.
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