Description
Luxurious salted dark chocolate tart beckons with rich, silky indulgence from classic French pastry traditions. Chocolate lovers will discover a perfect balance of intense cocoa depth and delicate sea salt, creating an irresistible dessert you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
Crust Components:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Finishing and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Coarse sea salt (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter into a cohesive mixture. Press firmly into a 9-inch tart pan, ensuring an even distribution across bottom and sides.
- Roast the crust in a preheated 350F (175C) oven for 8-10 minutes until achieving a golden hue. Allow complete cooling before proceeding.
- Create a luxurious chocolate ganache by placing chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof vessel. Gently warm cream and butter in a saucepan until butter melts and cream reaches a gentle simmer.
- Cascade hot cream over chocolate, letting it rest for 2-3 minutes. Whisk until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and sea salt into the chocolate mixture, stirring until perfectly integrated.
- Elegantly pour the molten chocolate filling into the cooled crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly.
- Let the tart rest at ambient temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer to refrigerator for minimum 2 hours until completely set.
- Finish by delicately sprinkling coarse sea salt across the surface. Optionally accompany with whipped cream or fresh berries when serving.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content to achieve a rich, intense flavor profile.
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt level, allowing precise seasoning throughout the dessert.
- Temper chocolate gently by letting hot cream sit for 2-3 minutes to prevent seizing and ensure a silky smooth texture.
- Chill the tart thoroughly for clean, precise slices that showcase the decadent chocolate filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 391 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 114 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg