Chocolate-Nut Tart with Dried Fruit

Health score
1%
Chocolate-Nut Tart with Dried Fruit
180 min.
12
389kcal

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If you're looking for a show-stopping dessert to impress your friends and family, look no further than this decadent Chocolate-Nut Tart with Dried Fruit. Combining the richness of bittersweet chocolate with the delightful crunch of assorted toasted nuts and the sweetness of dried fruit, this tart is a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

What makes this recipe truly special is its versatility; you can easily customize the dried fruits and nuts to your liking, allowing you to create a dessert that reflects your personal taste. Whether you prefer the tartness of cherries or the chewiness of golden raisins, the choice is yours. And let’s not forget the added layer of raspberry preserves, which beautifully complements the chocolate, bringing a burst of fruity freshness to each bite.

With a buttery pie crust as its foundation and a luscious chocolate filling crowned with crunchy toffee bits, this tart is an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or even a cozy night in, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time, allowing you to relax and enjoy the company of your guests. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert masterpiece that’s as delicious as it is stunning!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips 
  • pinch of coarse kosher salt 
  • cup fruit dried assorted (such as cherries, golden raisins, cranberries, and blueberries)
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream 
  • cup nuts assorted toasted sliced coarsely chopped (such as pecans, almonds, pistachios, and hazelnuts)
  • 0.3 cup raspberry preserves 
  •  pie crust refrigerated
  • 0.3 cup toffee bits such as skor(for garnish)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Press pie crust ontobottom and up sides of 10-inch-diametertart pan with removable bottom; trimedges, if needed. Pierce crust all over withfork.
  2. Bake until deep golden brown, about12 minutes. Cool.
  3. Spread preserves overbottom of crust.
  4. Bring cream to simmer in heavymedium saucepan. Reduce heat to low;add chocolate chips and stir until meltedand smooth.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in nuts,fruit, and coarse salt.
  6. Spread chocolatemixture in crust.
  7. Sprinkle toffee bits overtart. Chill until set, about 2 hours.
  8. Servecold or at room temperature.
  9. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories389kcal
Protein5.65%
Fat50.43%
Carbs43.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.39
Glycemic Load
10.05
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.359130444734%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.19mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:388.92kcal
19.45%
Fat:22.21g
34.17%
Saturated Fat:13.32g
83.25%
Carbohydrates:43.53g
14.51%
Net Carbohydrates:40.58g
14.76%
Sugar:25.05g
27.83%
Cholesterol:18.32mg
6.11%
Sodium:106.85mg
4.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.6g
11.19%
Vitamin E:2.65mg
17.66%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.89%
Calcium:125.82mg
12.58%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.56%
Fiber:2.95g
11.8%
Phosphorus:105.89mg
10.59%
Potassium:357.76mg
10.22%
Copper:0.19mg
9.69%
Magnesium:38.5mg
9.63%
Zinc:1.38mg
9.19%
Iron:1.28mg
7.12%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.84%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.52%
Folate:20.91µg
5.23%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.95%
Selenium:3.17µg
4.53%
Vitamin A:224.54IU
4.49%
Vitamin K:4.14µg
3.94%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.58%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.71%
Vitamin C:1.22mg
1.48%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.06%
Source:Epicurious