Ina Garten Dark Chocolate Tart Recipe
If you love rich chocolate, this Ina Garten Dark Chocolate Tart Recipe is perfect. It is smooth, silky and very elegant. The tart looks fancy but is easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Make the Tart Crust
- Mix flour and powdered sugar in a bowl. Add cold butter and rub until crumbly.
Add Egg Yolk
- Add egg yolk and cold water. Mix gently until dough forms. Do not overmix.
Chill the Dough
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Chill for at least thirty minutes in the fridge.
Roll the Dough
- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface. Make it large enough for the tart pan.
Press into Tart Pan
- Press dough into the tart pan. Trim the edges clean. Chill for ten minutes.
Blind Bake the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line crust with parchment and beans. Bake for fifteen minutes.
Remove Weights
- Remove parchment and beans. Bake for five more minutes until golden.
Heat the Cream
- Warm heavy cream in a saucepan. Do not let it boil, just warm.
Add Chocolate
- Pour warm cream over chopped chocolate. Let sit for two minutes to melt.
Stir Until Smooth
- Stir chocolate and cream until glossy and smooth. Add butter and vanilla.
Fill the Tart
- Pour chocolate filling into the crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Chill to Set
- Chill tart in the fridge for at least two hours. This helps it set perfectly.
Notes
- Use high quality dark chocolate for the best taste.
- Keep butter cold for a crisp crust.
- Do not overbake the crust.
- Warm the cream slowly to avoid burning.
- Chill the tart long enough to set fully.