Decadent Chocolate Tart

Health score
6%
Decadent Chocolate Tart
170 min.
12
258kcal

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Indulge your senses with our Decadent Chocolate Tart, a dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering. With its rich, velvety chocolate filling nestled in a buttery, crumbly crust, this tart is a chocolate lover's dream come true. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of bitterness from the semisweet chocolate, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.

What sets this tart apart is not just its luxurious flavor but also its stunning presentation. Topped with vibrant kiwifruit and succulent mandarin orange segments, it adds a refreshing contrast to the deep chocolate tones, making it as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this tart is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

With a preparation time of just under three hours, this dessert is surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to enjoy the process as much as the final product. The combination of simple ingredients and straightforward steps means that even novice bakers can create a show-stopping dessert that looks and tastes like it came from a gourmet bakery. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to delight in the rich, decadent flavors of this chocolate tart!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • oz baker's chocolate 
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • oz baker's chocolate 
  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoon honey 
  •  kiwi fruit 
  • 11 oz mandarin orange segents drained canned

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat 1/3 cup butter and the powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in 1/2 cup flour and the cocoa until coarse crumbs form. With floured fingers, press in bottom of tart pan.
  2. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until set. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/4 cup butter and 4 oz chocolate over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.
  3. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar and eggs with electric mixer on high speed 3 to 4 minutes, scraping bowl frequently, or until foamy and light in color.
  4. Add sour cream, 2 tablespoons flour and the chocolate mixture; continue beating 1 to 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently, until well blended.
  5. Spread filling over crust.
  6. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool 15 minutes.
  7. Remove side of pan. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  8. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 2 ounces chocolate, 1 tablespoon butter and the honey over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
  9. Spread chocolate mixture over tart. Lightly press fruit around outer edge of tart. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  10. Let stand at room temperature about 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories258kcal
Protein5.89%
Fat60.78%
Carbs33.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.59
Glycemic Load
9.36
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.9791303613912%

Flavonoids

Catechin
9.66mg
Epicatechin
21.78mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Hesperetin
2.06mg
Naringenin
2.6mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:257.78kcal
12.89%
Fat:19.2g
29.54%
Saturated Fat:7.43g
46.43%
Carbohydrates:23.69g
7.9%
Net Carbohydrates:19.93g
7.25%
Sugar:12.51g
13.9%
Cholesterol:30.11mg
10.04%
Sodium:132.1mg
5.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:13.26mg
4.42%
Protein:4.19g
8.37%
Manganese:0.7mg
34.8%
Copper:0.54mg
26.88%
Vitamin C:18.34mg
22.24%
Iron:3.1mg
17.22%
Fiber:3.76g
15.05%
Magnesium:59.24mg
14.81%
Vitamin A:696.06IU
13.92%
Zinc:1.62mg
10.81%
Phosphorus:101.18mg
10.12%
Selenium:6µg
8.57%
Vitamin K:7.62µg
7.26%
Folate:28.05µg
7.01%
Potassium:232.67mg
6.65%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.43%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.43%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.23%
Calcium:44.05mg
4.41%
Vitamin B3:0.76mg
3.8%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.78%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.66%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.46%