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Decadent Black Forest Chocolate Tart with Fresh Cherries Delight

Decadent Black Forest Chocolate Tart with Fresh Cherries Delight

Enjoy a dynamic duo of chocolate and cherries in this Decadent Black Forest Chocolate Tart. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Shell
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitution: Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/3 cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Note: Granulated sugar may change the texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for the best result.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Must be cold and cubed.
  • 1 large Egg Substitution: For vegan, replace with a flaxseed egg.
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Note: Semi-sweet chocolate can also work.
  • 4 ounces Milk Chocolate
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitution: Use coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Cherry Jam Substitution: Can use raspberry or apricot jam.
  • 1 cup Pitted Cherries Note: Canned or frozen cherries (drained) can be used if fresh are unavailable.
  • 1/4 cup Caster Sugar Note: Granulated sugar may take longer to blend.
  • 8 ounces Mascarpone Cheese Substitution: Cream cheese can be used.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Tart Pan
  • double boiler
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, Dutch process cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and fine salt. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter and mix until resembling coarse crumbs. Incorporate one egg yolk to form a crumbly dough. Shape into a disc.
  2. Wrap the dough disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 40-60 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough to fit your tart pan, transfer into the pan, and dock the base with a fork.
  4. Line tart shell with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove weights, brush base with egg white, then bake for another 5 minutes.
  5. Set up a double boiler and melt dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and cubed unsalted butter until smooth.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and caster sugar until pale and fluffy. Fold in melted chocolate mixture and sift in cocoa powder.
  7. Spread cherry jam over cooled tart shell, pour in chocolate filling, and nestle fresh pitted cherries evenly.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly wobbly. Let cool completely.
  9. Whip heavy cream with mascarpone cheese and sugar until stiff peaks form. Optionally whisk in vanilla extract.
  10. Top tart with whipped cream and garnish with additional fresh cherries. Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly to create a flaky crust, using high-quality chocolate enhances the flavor.

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