Chocolate tart
12 servings
15 minutes
Chocolate tart is an exquisite dessert of French cuisine, featuring a rich dark chocolate flavor with subtle notes of honey and a spicy hint of candied ginger. This tart requires no baking, and its texture combines tenderness and crunchiness thanks to the biscuit cookies. The history of such desserts goes back to European traditions when pastry chefs sought ways to highlight the depth of chocolate flavor with minimal ingredients. Its presentation is perfect for morning coffee or evening tea, making it suitable for family dinners as well as festive occasions. The ease of preparation makes this tart accessible even for culinary beginners, while its elegant taste can win the hearts of all sweet lovers.
1
Line a 20×10 cm cake pan with parchment paper. In a heatproof bowl, mix broken chocolate, cubed butter, and honey. Place the bowl over a pot of gently boiling water and melt, stirring occasionally.
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Butter: 100 g
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
2
Meanwhile, chop the ginger with a knife, break the cookies and mix them, pour melted chocolate over and stir. Pour the resulting dough into a mold and smooth the surface. Cool it down, then place it in the refrigerator for several hours (at least 4) to let the tart set.
- Candied Ginger: 75 g
- Sponge cookies: 150 g
3
Carefully grasp the edges of the parchment paper, remove the tart from the mold, transfer it to a board, and cut it into 12 slices with a sharp knife.