Dark Chocolate Tart
Recipe
French

Dark Chocolate Tart

Prep Time 1 hour (plus chilling)
Servings 8 slices
Celebrations Dinner Party

The Story

This is the dessert I make when words aren’t enough. It’s been served at proposals, reconciliations, and one very important apology.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Pinch of salt

Filling

  • 12 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao)
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make crust: Pulse flour, sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly. Add yolk. Press into tart pan. Chill 30 minutes.

  2. Blind bake: Preheat to 350°F. Line with parchment and pie weights. Bake 15 minutes. Remove weights. Bake 10 more minutes until golden. Cool.

  3. Make filling: Heat cream to just below boiling. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add butter and vanilla.

  4. Assemble: Pour filling into cooled crust. Chill 4 hours or overnight.

  5. Serve: Top with flaky sea salt. Slice with a hot knife.

Notes

Use the best chocolate you can afford. It’s the star here — everything else just supports it.