Warm Chocolate Tart
Learn how to make a Simple and Seductive Warm Chocolate Tart for the special person in your life. Yes, the ultimate DIY Valentine that is perfect for any chocolate lover.
SWEET TART DOUGH
1 vanilla bean split in half lengthwise and seeds scraped out, save pod for another use
4 tablespoons soft unsalted butter
1/2 cup confectionary sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 cup all-purpose flour overflowing
pinch fine sea salt
CHOCOLATE FILLING
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 large eggs, beaten lightly
For the sweet pastry dough, in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the vanilla and butter and process until well mixed. Add sugar, and process until blended. Add the eggs, and process until blended. Add flour and salt and process quickly. If the dough does not form a ball, press the dough together and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or, even better, overnight.
On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to an 11-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Wrap the dough around the rolling pin and unwind it over a 9-inch tart pan. Press the dough deep down into the corners, letting 1/4 inch hang over the edges. Crimp the edges tightly, and then let the dough relax for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
For the chocolate filling, bring milk and cream to a boil, then pour over the chocolate. Using a wooden spoon, stir until smooth and all the chocolate is melted. Resist using a whisk because it will make air bubbles that will impair the visual appeal when cooked. Beat both eggs and stir into the filling, reserve.
Bake tart shell in the oven until very lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Pour chocolate filling in, then continue baking until filling is just set, about 20 minutes. The chocolate will feel slightly firm, almost like a perfect creme brulee.
Let cool to slightly warmer than room temperature before digging in.
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Included in the digital download/PDF:
* Step by Step Video Recipe with pro tips (in 16 bite-sized chapters)
* Seven (7) Step by Step Printable Recipes:
* Traditional Tart Dough
* Gluten-Free Tart Dough
* Chocolate Filling
* Raspberry Sauce
* Creme Anglaise (custard) Sauce
* Salted Caramel Sauce
* Caramelized Bananas
