Chocolate-Cherry Tart

The combination of chocolate and cherries is a classic flavor pairing in desserts, and the tart brings out the richness of the chocolate while adding a sweet and tangy element with the cherries.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chocolate-Cherry Tart

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Chocolate cookie crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup Heavy cream
• 1.5 cup Cherries, pitted and halved
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a tart pan.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
4. In a saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cooled crust.
5. In a separate saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
6. Pour the cherry mixture over the chocolate layer in the tart pan.
7. Refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour to set.
8. Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.