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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a tart pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
- In a saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cooled crust.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
- Pour the cherry mixture over the chocolate layer in the tart pan.
- Refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour to set.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.