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Dark Chocolate Tart with Espresso Whipped Cream

Decadent Dark Chocolate Tart with Espresso Whipped Cream

A delightful Dark Chocolate Tart with Espresso Whipped Cream is a must-try for any dessert lover.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup chocolate graham crackers crushed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar can substitute with brown sugar
For the Filling
  • 1 1/4 cup heavy cream divided
  • 8 oz bittersweet/dark chocolate aim for no more than 65% cacao
  • 3 large eggs can use egg substitutes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract homemade preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Espresso Whipped Cream
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin can substitute with agar-agar
  • 2 tablespoons espresso powder or instant coffee
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar adjust for sweetness

Equipment

  • 10-inch tart pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed chocolate graham crackers, melted unsalted butter, and sugar until resembling wet sand. Press into the bottom and sides of a 10-inch tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool completely.
  2. In a saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups of heavy cream to a gentle boil. Pour over chopped bittersweet or dark chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, stir until smooth. Allow chocolate ganache to cool slightly before whisking in eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled tart crust. Bake for about 20 minutes until edges are set and center is wobbly. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Dissolve gelatin and espresso powder in 2 tablespoons of warm water. In a mixing bowl, combine cold heavy cream and powdered sugar; whip until soft peaks form. Gradually add gelatin mixture while whipping until stiff peaks form.
  5. Pipe espresso whipped cream over the cooled tart. Serve with additional whipped cream or sprinkle with cocoa powder.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the tart for the best flavor and whipped cream stabilization. Use a star piping tip for decorative finish.

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