Description
A rich and decadent chocolate tart featuring a unique black cat design, perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Combine the chocolate mixture with the egg mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let the tart cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a decorative touch, use a stencil to create a black cat design on top of the tart with powdered sugar.
- Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries for added flavor.
- This tart can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg