Hamdi Saidani This Easy Chocolate Tart is a rich and decadent recipe, which is made with an Oreo crust and dark chocolate. It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert, ready after chilling overnight.
Easy Chocolate Tart Ingredients
Crust:
- One 14-ounce package chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
Ganache:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 12 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
Chocolate Curl Garnish:
- 4 ounces white chocolate
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
How To Make Easy Chocolate Tart
- Make and chill the crust: Add the chocolate sandwich cookies to a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Pour in the melted butter and pulse until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of an 11-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Place the crust in the freezer for 15 minutes to set.
- Make the ganache filling: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter until the mixture just starts to bubble around the edges. Place the chopped dark and milk chocolate in a large heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream mixture over it.
- Combine and assemble: Let the mixture sit for a minute, then stir everything together until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy. Pour the ganache into the chilled tart crust.
- Chill the tart: Refrigerate the tart overnight, or for at least 6-8 hours, until the ganache is completely firm and set.
- Prepare the chocolate curls: Melt the white chocolate and coconut oil together in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Pour the melted mixture onto the underside of a clean baking sheet and spread it in a very thin layer. Freeze for about 2 minutes, until just set.
- Garnish and serve: Using a sharp-edged metal spatula, scrape the thin layer of frozen chocolate from the baking sheet to create curls. Remove the tart from the pan and decorate with the white chocolate curls before slicing and serving.
Recipe Tips
- How to get a perfect crust? The key is to press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the pan. Using the flat bottom of a measuring cup or glass helps to create a compact and sturdy crust.
- Can I make this without a tart pan? Yes. A 9-inch or 10-inch springform pan is a great substitute for a tart pan with a removable bottom.
- How do I know the ganache is ready? The ganache is ready to pour into the crust when all the chocolate has melted and the mixture is completely smooth, glossy, and uniform in color.
- Can I use a different crust? Absolutely. A crust made from crushed shortbread cookies or digestive biscuits would also be delicious with the rich chocolate filling.
What To Serve With Chocolate Tart
This rich and decadent tart is a showstopper on its own.
- A dollop of unsweetened whipped cream
- A side of fresh raspberries or strawberries to cut the richness
- A cup of hot coffee or an espresso
How To Store Chocolate Tart
- Refrigerate: This tart must be stored in the refrigerator due to the cream-based ganache. Keep it in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap for up to 5 days.
Chocolate Tart Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 6g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Why did my ganache split or look oily?
This can happen if the cream is too hot when poured over the chocolate, or if it’s over-mixed. Heat the cream only until it just begins to bubble, and stir the mixture gently only until it’s smooth and combined.
Do I have to use two kinds of chocolate?
The combination of dark and milk chocolate creates a perfectly balanced, rich flavor that is not too sweet. However, you can use all semi-sweet or all dark chocolate if you prefer.
Is there a substitute for coconut oil in the chocolate curls?
Yes, you can use an equal amount of solid vegetable shortening (like Crisco) instead of coconut oil.
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- Sunny’s Easy Raspberry and Strawberry Danishes Recipe
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Easy Chocolate Tart Recipe
Description
A rich and decadent no-bake dessert with a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, a silky two-chocolate ganache filling, and beautiful white chocolate curls.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Crust: Pulse the cookies into crumbs in a food processor. Mix with melted butter. Press into an 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Ganache: Heat the cream and butter until just bubbling. Pour over the chopped dark and milk chocolates. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the ganache into the chilled crust.
- Refrigerate overnight until set.
- Garnish: Melt white chocolate and coconut oil. Spread thinly on the back of a baking sheet and freeze for 2 minutes. Scrape into curls with a spatula.
- Decorate the chilled tart with the chocolate curls before serving.
Notes
- This is a perfect make-ahead dessert for a dinner party as it needs to chill overnight.
- Using a tart pan with a removable bottom is key for a beautiful presentation.
- For the best flavor, use good quality dark and milk chocolate.
- Don’t overheat the cream for the ganache, as this can cause it to split.
Easy Chocolate Tart Recipe
