Chocolate tart
Nutrition per serving
Chocolate tart: a melting, intense ganache on a crisp pastry base. A simple festive dessert where the quality of the chocolate makes all the difference. Rich, but a thin slice is enough to satisfy.
Preparation: 20 min | Cooking: 15 min | Servings: 8 | Difficulty: Easy
Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 356 kcal · 6 g protein · 22 g carbohydrate · 26 g fat
Ingredients
- 1 shortcrust sweet pastry case
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 20 cl liquid cream
- 1 egg
- 20 g butter
Method
- Blind-bake the pastry for 15 minutes at 180 °C.
- Heat the cream and pour it over the chocolate broken into pieces, stirring until you have a smooth ganache.
- Stir in the butter, then the beaten egg.
- Pour into the pastry case and chill for 2 hours.
Nutritional benefits
Dark chocolate (70% and above) provides magnesium and antioxidants, and its intensity means a small slice is enough. With no added sugar in the ganache, the dessert stays under control on the carbohydrate front.
Variations and substitutions
- Made with milk chocolate for children.
- With a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Flavoured with orange or coffee.
- On a speculoos biscuit base.
Storage and making ahead
Keeps for 3 days in the fridge; take it out 15 minutes before serving so it is melting.
💡 Good to know
Choose a good 70% dark chocolate: it makes all the difference, and there is no need to add sugar.
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Foods in this recipe: pastry · dark chocolate · cream · egg · butter.
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