Dark Chocolate and Pine Nut Crostata

Health score
5%
Dark Chocolate and Pine Nut Crostata
45 min.
8
771kcal

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If you're looking to impress your friends and family with a decadent dessert, the Dark Chocolate and Pine Nut Crostata is the perfect choice! This exquisite dessert brings together the rich, intense flavors of bittersweet chocolate with the delightful crunch of toasted pine nuts, making each bite a heavenly experience. With just a hint of honey to sweeten the chocolate filling, this crostata strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and elegance.

This recipe is not just about satisfying your sweet tooth; it's also a testament to the art of pastry-making. The buttery, flaky crust serves as the ideal vessel for the luscious chocolate filling, creating a delightful contrast in textures. Plus, the addition of lightly sweetened whipped cream elevates the dish even further, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Although it may seem like a masterpiece reserved for special events, this Dark Chocolate and Pine Nut Crostata can be made in just 45 minutes, allowing you to cherish your time with loved ones while still serving something extraordinary at the end of the meal. Whether it's a birthday celebration, a dinner party, or simply a treat for yourself, this dessert promises to deliver satisfaction and joy with every slice. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.7 cups flour 
  • 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate 70% finely chopped ( cocoa)
  • tablespoons butter unsalted diced room temperature ()
  • large eggs 
  • large egg yolk 
  • cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • servings accompaniment: lightly whipped cream sweetened
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts toasted
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Blend flour, powdered sugar, and salt in processor 5 seconds.
  2. Add butter, yolks, and egg. Blend until moist clumps form. Knead dough into ball and flatten into disk. Wrap and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
  3. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 14-inch round.
  4. Transfer to 10-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom.
  5. Cut off all but 1/2-inch overhang. Fold overhang in, pressing to form double-thick sides that extend 1/4 inch above rim. Chill crust 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  7. Bake crust5 minutes. Using back of fork, press up sides of crust if slipping.
  8. Bake until golden, pressing up sides and piercing with fork if crust bubbles, about 25 minutes longer. Cool crust completely.
  9. Place chocolate in medium bowl. Bring cream to simmer in saucepan.
  10. Pour cream over chocolate; whisk until smooth.
  11. Whisk in honey.
  12. Pour filling into crust. Chill until set, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  13. Sprinkle tart with pine nuts.
  14. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories771kcal
Protein4.61%
Fat62.12%
Carbs33.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.91
Glycemic Load
18.93
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.204782667367%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:770.88kcal
38.54%
Fat:53.98g
83.05%
Saturated Fat:31.18g
194.9%
Carbohydrates:65.04g
21.68%
Net Carbohydrates:61.33g
22.3%
Sugar:39.47g
43.85%
Cholesterol:181.64mg
60.55%
Sodium:184.05mg
8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:30.48mg
10.16%
Protein:9.01g
18.02%
Manganese:1.03mg
51.65%
Vitamin A:1468.52IU
29.37%
Copper:0.56mg
27.82%
Selenium:18.2µg
26%
Iron:4.02mg
22.35%
Phosphorus:210.92mg
21.09%
Magnesium:84.24mg
21.06%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.35%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.9%
Folate:61.14µg
15.28%
Fiber:3.72g
14.86%
Zinc:1.75mg
11.66%
Vitamin E:1.58mg
10.56%
Vitamin B3:2.08mg
10.4%
Vitamin D:1.46µg
9.76%
Potassium:332.12mg
9.49%
Calcium:88.7mg
8.87%
Vitamin K:7.59µg
7.23%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.27%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.26%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.83%
Source:Epicurious