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Chocolate Cream Tart

A decadent chocolate cream tart featuring a crisp cookie base, rich chocolate custard, and topped with whipped cream, making it an elegant dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cookie tart base (can be Digestive or graham crackers)
For the filling
  • 200 g dark chocolate (70 percent cacao) Chopped finely for quicker melting
  • 400 ml heavy cream 300 ml for filling, 100 ml for whipped topping
  • 100 g sugar
  • 3 pcs egg yolks Temper gently with warm cream
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Grated chocolate or chocolate shavings for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F).
  2. Place the cookie base in a mold and bake for 10 minutes to harden slightly. Remove and let cool completely.
Filling
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, warm 300 ml of cream with the sugar and a pinch of salt, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
  2. In a bowl, mix egg yolks with cornstarch. Add a little of the warm cream mixture to the yolks to temper, then incorporate everything back into the saucepan.
  3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
  4. Remove from heat and add chopped dark chocolate and vanilla extract, mixing until chocolate is melted.
  5. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cookie base and let it cool at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
Serving
  1. Before serving, whip the remaining cream (100 ml) until stiff peaks form and spread it over the tart.
  2. Decorate with grated chocolate or shavings to taste.
  3. Cut into portions and enjoy.

Notes

Serve chilled for the best texture. Use a hot, dry knife for clean slices. A small espresso or pot of black tea pairs well with the dessert. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; consume within 48 hours for best texture.