Chocolate-Cherry Tart

Health score
1%
Chocolate-Cherry Tart
45 min.
12
357kcal

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Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with our Chocolate-Cherry Tart, a dessert that promises to enchant the senses and elevate any occasion. Picture a rich, velvety chocolate filling harmoniously blended with the tartness of dried Bing cherries, all nestled within a delectable cocoa-infused crust. This recipe is easy to follow and calls for simple ingredients, making it perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned cooks alike.

The preparation of the tart is a delightful process in itself, beginning with a sweet cherry syrup that infuses the dried cherries with a burst of flavor and a hint of warmth from kirsch, a clear cherry brandy. This unique addition not only enhances the tart's taste but adds a sophisticated touch that will impress your guests.

Once you have your cherries ready, the rich chocolate filling, made with bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, comes together with eggs and butter to create a luscious, smooth texture that melts in your mouth. Baked to perfection, the tart emerges with a beautifully set center, inviting you to dust it with powdered sugar and cocoa for an irresistible finish.

Whether you serve it warm or at room temperature, this Chocolate-Cherry Tart is sure to be a showstopper at your next gathering, making it the ultimate sweet treat for any chocolate lover. Prepare to share smiles and compliments as your friends and family savor each heavenly bite!

Ingredients

  • cups all purpose flour 
  • 0.3 cup plus dark
  • cup bing cherries dried sweet packed ()
  • large eggs 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup kirsch liqueur (clear cherry brandy)
  • 12 servings powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (scant)
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted melted ()
  • 12 servings cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Stir 1/2 cup water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup comes to boil.
  2. Add cherries.
  3. Remove mixture from heat; cool 30 minutes.
  4. Mix in kirsch. Cover and refrigerate 1 day.
  5. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy.
  6. Add sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Sift flour, cocoa, and salt over; beat to blend. Using moistened fingertips, press dough over bottom and up sides of 11-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  8. Drain cherries, reserving cherry syrup.
  9. Sprinkle cherries in crust.
  10. Combine eggs, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and salt in large bowl.
  11. Add sugar and 1/4 cup cherry syrup; beat to blend.
  12. Mix in chocolate.
  13. Pour filling into crust.
  14. Bake tart until set in center, about 1 hour. Cool on rack 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; store at room temperature.) Release tart from pan. Dust with powdered sugar and cocoa.
  15. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories357kcal
Protein7.03%
Fat29.22%
Carbs63.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.84
Glycemic Load
23.93
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.8478260403094%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.65mg
Epicatechin
1.96mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:356.7kcal
17.84%
Fat:11.22g
17.26%
Saturated Fat:6.19g
38.67%
Carbohydrates:55.07g
18.36%
Net Carbohydrates:52.06g
18.93%
Sugar:34.1g
37.89%
Cholesterol:73.02mg
24.34%
Sodium:140.26mg
6.1%
Alcohol:2.34g
100%
Alcohol %:2.69%
100%
Caffeine:14.49mg
4.83%
Protein:6.07g
12.14%
Selenium:13.93µg
19.9%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.27%
Iron:2.51mg
13.92%
Copper:0.27mg
13.35%
Fiber:3.02g
12.07%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.82%
Folate:46.42µg
11.61%
Vitamin A:573.86IU
11.48%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.45%
Phosphorus:102.16mg
10.22%
Magnesium:37.51mg
9.38%
Vitamin B3:1.39mg
6.95%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.46%
Potassium:147.14mg
4.2%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
3.99%
Calcium:35.01mg
3.5%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.03%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.7%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.55%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.23%
Vitamin K:1.49µg
1.42%
Source:Epicurious