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    Easy Chocolate Tart

    Published: Nov 22, 2020 · Modified: Apr 28, 2021 by Amanda Wilens · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Easy Chocolate Tart Recipe

    This post has been sponsored by S.Pellegrino®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

    I love special holiday treats and making something special for my family. I’m partnering up with S.PELLEGRINO® Essenza Sparkling Mineral Water and Vons to bring you this baked chocolate tart recipe. It’s easy to make and delicious. And it pairs so well with S.PELLEGRINO® Essenza Sparkling Mineral Water Dark Morello Cherry & Pomegranate.

    I was able to get all of my ingredients for this chocolate tart from Vons. I love being able to use their mobile app for my grocery list, coupons, and even for delivery. You can find the recipe ingredients mainly in the baking aisle and in the dairy sections. As for the S.PELLEGRINO® Essenza Sparkling Mineral Water, you can find that with other mineral waters near the soda and soft drinks. S.PELLEGRINO® is a bit different and has zero calories and zero sweeteners, which makes it the perfect balance for this chocolate tart. And the cherry and pomegranate are a great combined pairing for chocolate!

    sliced chocolate tart

    Table of Contents

    • How do I know that my chocolate tart is set?
    • Why isn’t my chocolate tart setting?
    • Why is my chocolate tart cracking?
    • Too much ganache filling batter?
    • What type of chocolate should I use for a chocolate tart?
    • The top of your Baked Chocolate Tart
    • How do I cut my chocolate tart for clean edges?
    • Other Recipes to Try
    • Love this Recipe?

    Save $2.00 on TWO (2) S.PELLEGRINO Essenza 8pk now:

    Below I’ll share some tips for the perfect chocolate tart with a gooey pudding filling!

    slice out of chocolate tart

    How do I know that my chocolate tart is set?

    Check your tart by slightly jiggling it back and forth. It should still wiggle slightly in the middle two thirds. The middle will completely set on the counter while still cooking. It will have a nice glossy top. If it’s starting to bubble or crack on the top, then it will be overcooked.

    vons app, s. pellegrino

    Why isn’t my chocolate tart setting?

    Most likely it just hasn’t been cooked long enough. Different ovens and different pans cook at different temperatures. Not to worry. Just bake for a few more minutes, doing small 1-3 minute intervals.

    Why is my chocolate tart cracking?

    This could be because the chocolate you’re using is a higher percentage than you want. Or because it’s cooking too long. It’ll still be edible, but making those adjustments should help next time.

    overhead of chocolate tart, slice out, and s. pellegrino

    Too much ganache filling batter?

    If your crust doesn’t hold all the filling that’s fine, go ahead and use the filling in a smaller tin and make extra little tarts (sans crust). The bake time will of course shorten a bit.

    What type of chocolate should I use for a chocolate tart?

    Bittersweet chocolate with about 65% cocoa works best for setting inside of a tart. Brands aren’t super important for something like this, just the percentage of cocoa.

    close up of chocolate tart and pomegranates

    The top of your Baked Chocolate Tart

    The top of your baked tart will be slightly uneven or even have small bubbles. That’s okay! You’re going to coat it in powdered sugar. It’ll look great in the end.

    How do I cut my chocolate tart for clean edges?

    Use a very sharp knife for cutting your tart. Then heat it under warm water, wipe clean and make your first slice. Wipe with a damp, warm towel between slicing.

    slice out of a chocolate tart
    chocolate tart and s. pellegrino overhead

    Other Recipes to Try

    • Molasses Crinkle Cookies
    • Christmas Cookie Box
    • Chocolate Crinkle Whoopie Pies with Peppermint Buttercream Filling

    Love this Recipe?

    Did you make this recipe and just love it? Awesome! If you have a quick minute and could leave a star rating and comment below, I would appreciate the support and knowing your feedback! And if you’re over on Instagram, be sure to tag me in your photos! 

    sliced chocolate tart

    Easy Chocolate Tart

    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, French
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Amanda Wilens

    Ingredients

    Tart Shell
    • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour sifted
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
    • ½ cup powdered sugar sifted (¼ cup gran sugar)
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 11 tablespoon unsalted butter cold and cut into small cubes
    • 1 egg large
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    Filling
    • 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream
    • 12 oz bittersweet chocolate chips no higher than 65% cocoa
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 eggs large, room temperature
    Optional Toppings
    • sea salt flakey
    • powdered sugar
    • cocoa powder
    • fresh cherries or pomegranate seeds

    Instructions

    Tart Shell Instructions

    • In a large bowl mix your flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Add in butter and mix with hands, wooden spoon, or pastry cutter until it looks like coarse sand/crumbs.
    • Make a well in your dough and add egg and vanilla. Whisk or mix to combine and work until it forms into a dough.
    • Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll and form a ball. Flatten to create a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap or in an airtight Tupperware for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
    • If you let it sit in there for more than an hour, it may take a few minutes at room temperature to get it pliable again.
    • When you are ready, roll dough and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to make a large circle about ½” thick and about 12” in diameter. Roll dough over your rolling pin and place over your tart pan, letting edges overhang. Push in dough to the edges of the circle. Roll your rolling pin over the top of the pan, cutting the dough on the edges of the pan. Remove excess dough. Lightly push dough back into place if it moves.
    • Place tart pan in the freezer for about 15 minutes. And preheat oven to 350° F.
    • Prick or “dock” your tart dough bottom with a fork. Add pie weights or parchment paper with dry beans and bake for 30 minutes. Move to a cookie rack to cool and remove your weights. Turn oven down to 325° F.

    Filling Instructions

    • While tart is pre-baking, start your filling. On a stovetop, heat your heavy cream until it simmers. Remove from heat. Add in your chocolate slowly, mixing with a whisk the whole time. Add in vanilla, sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
    • In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Then slowly add them into the chocolate mixture. Whisk at a medium speed until all is incorporated.
    • Once tart shell is baked and cooled, pour chocolate mixture into the tart shell. Place in the oven at 325° F for 22-25 minutes*. Might slightly jiggle still but shouldn’t be cracking.
    • Remove and allow to cool fully.
    • Top with any of the optional toppings, slice, and serve with S.PELLEGRINO® Essenza Sparkling Mineral Water- Dark Morello Cherry & Pomegranate

    Notes

    *If it’s starting to bubble or crack on the top of the tart, then it will be overcooked.
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