Prep Time: 30 min
Chill Time: 2 hours
Bake Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: Affordable
Elegant, indulgent, and perfectly balanced, the chocolate tart is a staple of classic French pastry. Made with a crisp sweet pastry crust and a silky dark chocolate ganache, it’s a dessert that combines richness with finesse.
Follow this detailed recipe to create a professional-looking chocolate tart with a flawless finish and deep chocolate flavor.
In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, almond flour, and salt.
Add cold diced butter and rub into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg and mix just enough to form a smooth dough.
Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour. This rest ensures a crisp, even crust.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and line a tart pan or pastry ring.
Prick the base with a fork, cover with parchment paper and baking weights.
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15–20 minutes, until golden.
Remove weights and let cool completely before pouring in the ganache.
Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it just starts to simmer.
Pour it in three additions over the chopped dark chocolate, stirring gently between each to create a smooth emulsion.
Add the butter and mix until fully incorporated.
For added depth, stir in a pinch of fleur de sel or a little orange zest.
Pour the warm ganache into the cooled tart shell.
Smooth the surface with a spatula for a clean, glossy finish.
Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
Serve your chocolate tart cold or slightly tempered for extra creaminess.
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