Decadent Chocolate Tart

This Chocolate Tart is rich, elegant, and sinfully smooth with a crisp buttery crust and a
glossy chocolate ganache filling. It’s a showstopper dessert that’s surprisingly easy to
make—and perfect for date nights, dinner parties, or treating yourself just because.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tbsp ice water (as needed)

For the Chocolate Filling:

• 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

Make the Crust

• In a bowl or food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
• Add cold butter and pulse or cut in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
• Add egg yolk and ice water a little at a time, mixing just until dough comes together.
• Press into a 9-inch tart pan. Chill for 30 minutes.

Blind Bake the Crust

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Line crust with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
• Bake for 15 minutes, then remove weights and bake 5–8 more minutes until golden.
• Let cool completely.

Make the Chocolate Filling

• In a saucepan, heat cream and milk until just simmering.
• Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate, butter, vanilla, and salt.
• Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Assemble the Tart

• Pour chocolate filling into cooled crust. Smooth the top.
• Chill for at least 2 hours until set.

Garnish and Serve

• Garnish with flaky sea salt, berries, or shaved chocolate, if desired.
• Slice and serve chilled or at room temp.

FAQs

Can I use a store-bought crust?
Yes! A pre-made shortbread or graham crust works well in a pinch.
What kind of chocolate works best?
Use good-quality chocolate—semi-sweet, bittersweet, or dark depending on how rich you
want it.
Can I make it ahead?
Absolutely. It stores well covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Can this be made dairy-free?
Yes—use coconut cream and dairy-free chocolate and butter alternatives.
How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.