Description
Indulge in this rich Dark Chocolate Strawberry Tart, featuring a cocoa crust, silky chocolate filling, and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces high-quality dark chocolate
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- Approximately 1/2 pound fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1.75 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon warm water
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar using a mixing tool until fluffy. Add the vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the flour mixture on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Bake the crust: Once the dough has chilled, press it into the tart pan and up the sides. Use a knife to score the edges for a clean finish. Bake for 15 minutes. If the crust puffs up, gently press it down after removing it from the oven. Let it cool completely in the pan.
- Make the filling: In a double boiler over simmering water, heat the cream and finely chopped dark chocolate, whisking until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter until fully incorporated. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until set.
- Prepare the glaze: To make the glaze, bring the cream to a low boil. Pour it over the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Whisk in corn syrup and warm water until combined. Drizzle the glaze over the tart just before serving.
Notes
For a unique twist, consider adding nuts to the crust or infusing the ganache with orange zest. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg