Description
Ina Garten’s dark chocolate tart delivers rich, silky elegance with pure French chocolate and buttery graham cracker crust. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor each luxurious slice of this sophisticated dessert that promises intense flavor and smooth refinement.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 oz / 255 g) Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers
- 6 tbsps / 85 g unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup / 50 g sugar
- 6 ½ oz / 185 g bittersweet chocolate (such as Lindt), finely chopped
- 1 ¼ cups / 300 ml heavy cream
- 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (such as Nielsen-Massey)
- ¼ tsp instant coffee granules
- 3 oz / 85 g bittersweet chocolate (such as Lindt), finely chopped
- ¼ cup / 60 ml heavy cream
- ½ tsp flaked sea salt (such as Maldon)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize chocolate wafers and sugar in a food processor until finely textured. Mix with melted butter to create a cohesive crumb mixture.
- Crust Baking: Press crumb mixture into a 9-inch tart pan, covering bottom and sides evenly. Roast at 350°F for 10 minutes on a baking sheet to set and develop toasted notes.
- Chocolate Ganache Creation: Chop high-quality chocolate into uniform pieces. Pour boiling heavy cream over chocolate, let rest one minute, then whisk until achieving a silky, glossy consistency. Fold in room-temperature eggs and vanilla extract until fully integrated.
- Primary Baking Process: Pour ganache into pre-baked crust, ensuring even distribution. Bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for a subtle center jiggle while edges set. Remove and cool completely at room temperature.
- Chocolate Glaze Finishing: Combine chopped chocolate with instant coffee granules in a bowl. Pour boiling heavy cream over mixture, rest briefly, then whisk into a smooth glaze. Drizzle over cooled tart, spreading evenly to edges.
- Final Presentation: Sprinkle flaky sea salt across the surface for flavor complexity. Allow glaze to set at room temperature. Carefully remove from tart pan, transfer to serving plate, and slice into elegant wedges. Serve at room temperature to maximize flavor and texture.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Use high-quality dark chocolate and carefully chop it into uniform pieces for a smooth, luxurious ganache.
- Crust Technique: Press the chocolate cookie crust firmly and evenly to create a solid, crisp base that complements the creamy filling.
- Temperature Control: Allow the tart to cool completely at room temperature to set properly and develop optimal texture and flavor.
- Finishing Touch: The sprinkle of flaky sea salt elevates the chocolate’s richness and adds a sophisticated flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg