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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Small Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • 9-inch Tart Pan, with a removable bottom
  • Pie Weights

Ingredients  

Chocolate Pastry Crust

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 medium egg yolk
  • 4 teaspoons cold water
  • teaspoon kosher salt

Raspberry Filling

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2-3 tablespoons raspberry preserves, optional

Chocolate Ganache

  • 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, 70% cocoa, finely chopped
  • 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, 50% cocoa, finely chopped
  • cups heavy cream
  • teaspoon kosher salt

For Decoration

  • fresh raspberries
  • chocolate shavings, optional

Instructions 

Chocolate Pastry Crust

  • In a food processor, combine the flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Pulse until everything is evenly combined, about 20 seconds.
  • Add the cold cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  • In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk and cold water. Add to the processor and pulse just until small clumps of dough form.
  • Turn the dough onto your work surface and form into a disc (avoid kneading it). Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly, making it easier to roll. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to a thickness of ⅛ to ¼ inch.
  • For one 9-inch tart, roll the dough into an 11-inch circle and carefully transfer it to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. For four 4-inch tarts, cut the rolled dough into 4 portions, each about 1.5 to 2 inches larger than the diameter of your 4-inch tart pans. Then, transfer each piece to an individual pan.
  • Press the dough gently into the bottom, corners, and sides of the tart pan(s). Roll your rolling pin over the top of the pan to trim excess dough, then push the sides in again to smooth the edges.
  • Using a fork, prick holes across the bottom of the tart shell(s). Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes until firm. This prevents shrinking during baking.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the frozen tart shell(s) with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried rice.
  • Bake for 15 minutes (12-13 minutes for 4-inch tarts). Carefully remove the hot weights and parchment, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes (8-10 minutes for 4-inch tarts), until the pastry appears matte and feels dry.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Raspberry Filling

  • Place raspberries and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the raspberries have broken down completely, stirring occasionally. Frozen berries will take slightly longer to break down.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing to extract all the juice. Discard seeds. Scrape the bottom of the mesh sieve while scraping to remove the puree.
  • Return strained puree to the saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
  • Add the slurry to the raspberry puree, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  • Optional: Stir in raspberry preserves for an added raspberry flavor.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool completely.

Chocolate Ganache

  • Place both chopped chocolates in a large heatproof bowl.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat heavy cream until small bubbles form around the edges.
  • Pour hot cream over the chocolate. Let it stand for 2 minutes.
  • Stir slowly and steadily until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
  • Add salt and stir to combine.

Assembly

  • Spread cooled raspberry filling evenly over cooled tart shell.
  • Pour ganache over the raspberry layer, starting from the center and working outward.
  • Let the tart sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
  • Before serving, decorate with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings if desired.
  • For clean slices, dip a knife in hot water and wipe dry between cuts.

Notes

1. Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value will vary based on the brand of ingredients used. It does not include the nutritional value of toppings. It does not include the nutrition for any substitutions.
2. Be sure to check out the Key Ingredients along with the Recipe Tips and Notes sections found in the post, for more tips, options, substitutions, and variations for this recipe! You will also find step-by-step photos there.