Dark Chocolate and Orange Tart with Toasted Almonds

Health score
1%
Dark Chocolate and Orange Tart with Toasted Almonds
45 min.
16
257kcal

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If you're on the lookout for a dessert that combines rich flavors with a touch of sophistication, look no further than this Dark Chocolate and Orange Tart with Toasted Almonds. This delectable tart marries the deep, luscious notes of bittersweet chocolate with the bright and zesty essence of orange, creating an unforgettable experience for your taste buds. The addition of toasted almonds adds a delightful crunch, elevating the textures and offering a wonderful contrast to the smooth filling.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply indulging in a sweet treat at home, this tart is sure to impress. It comes together relatively quickly, with a total preparation time of just 45 minutes, making it feasible even for those less experienced in the kitchen. Plus, it's elegant enough to serve on special occasions, yet simple enough for a weeknight dessert.

The tart crust, made from a delightful blend of cocoa powder and nutty flavors, cradles the silky filling perfectly. With a hint of Grand Marnier, the chocolate filling has a luxurious depth that’s irresistibly inviting. Serve this tart chilled, garnished with vibrant orange peel strips for a visually stunning finish that will leave your guests raving.

Ready to treat yourself and your loved ones? This Dark Chocolate and Orange Tart is more than just dessert; it’s a celebration of exquisite flavors that will linger in your memories long after the last bite.

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup all purpose flour 
  • tablespoon grand marnier 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • cup heavy whipping cream 
  •  cranberry-orange relish 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • cup slivered almonds toasted coarsely chopped
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • tart form
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (orange part only) from orange in strips.
  2. Cut strips into matchstick-size pieces and place in small saucepan. Cover with cold water; bring to boil. Cook 30 seconds; drain. Rinse saucepan; add 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and peel. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer until peel is translucent and syrup is thick, about 20 minutes. Using tines of fork, transfer peel to plate and cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)
  3. Using electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in large bowl until smooth. Beat in cocoa powder.
  4. Add flour and beat until dough comes together in moist clumps. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  5. Roll out dough between sheets of waxed paper to 11-inch round. Peel off top sheet of paper. Invert dough over 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom; peel off paper. Gently press dough into pan. Press dough overhang in to form double-thick sides. Pierce dough all over with fork. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  7. Bake crust until sides look dry and bottom looks bubbly, about 14 minutes.
  8. Transfer crust to rack. Using back of spoon, press up sides of dough if falling. Cool completely.
  9. Toss almonds, sugar, and cinnamon in small bowl. Chop all but 2 strips of peel.
  10. Sprinkle chopped orange peel, then almond mixture over bottom of prepared crust.
  11. Place cream in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to simmer.
  12. Remove from heat.
  13. Add chocolate and whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth; mix in Grand Marnier.
  14. Pour into crust. Refrigerate until filling is firm, at least 3 hours.
  15. Garnish with remaining 2 orange peel strips. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover loosely with foil and keep refrigerated.)
  16. Using sharp knife, gently loosen crust from pan sides.
  17. Remove pan sides.
  18. Cut tart into wedges; serve cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories257kcal
Protein5.8%
Fat68.89%
Carbs25.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.66
Glycemic Load
3.97
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.2708695245826%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Catechin
1.3mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
3.72mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
2.23mg
Naringenin
1.28mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:257.16kcal
12.86%
Fat:20.25g
31.16%
Saturated Fat:10.61g
66.3%
Carbohydrates:16.74g
5.58%
Net Carbohydrates:13.65g
4.96%
Sugar:7.55g
8.39%
Cholesterol:32.91mg
10.97%
Sodium:43.31mg
1.88%
Alcohol:0.24g
100%
Alcohol %:0.5%
100%
Caffeine:16.75mg
5.58%
Protein:3.84g
7.67%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.93%
Copper:0.33mg
16.68%
Vitamin E:2.14mg
14.24%
Magnesium:55.94mg
13.99%
Fiber:3.09g
12.37%
Phosphorus:101.03mg
10.1%
Iron:1.71mg
9.53%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.9%
Vitamin A:421.88IU
8.44%
Selenium:4.29µg
6.13%
Potassium:196.11mg
5.6%
Vitamin C:4.45mg
5.39%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.37%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.09%
Calcium:46.37mg
4.64%
Folate:17.56µg
4.39%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.94%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.3%
Vitamin K:2.1µg
2%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.71%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.47%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.02%
Source:Epicurious