Dark Chocolate And Pine Nut Crostata Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate And Pine Nut Crostata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, diced, room temperature; 2 large egg yolks; 1 large egg; 10 ounces bittersweet (70% cocoa) chocolate, finely chopped; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; Lightly sweetened whipped cream

Servings: persons

1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, diced, room temperature
2 large egg yolks
1 large egg
10 ounces bittersweet (70% cocoa) chocolate, finely chopped
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Lightly sweetened whipped cream

1
Blend flour, powdered sugar, and salt in processor 5 seconds. Add butter, yolks, and egg. Blend until moist clumps form. Knead dough into ball and flatten into disk. Wrap and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
2
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 14-inch round. Transfer to 10-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Cut off all but 1/2-inch overhang. Fold overhang in, pressing to form double-thick sides that extend 1/4 inch above rim. Chill crust 30 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Bake crust 5 minutes. Using back of fork, press up sides of crust if slipping. Bake until golden, pressing up sides and piercing with fork if crust bubbles, about 25 minutes longer. Cool crust completely.
4
Place chocolate in medium bowl. Bring cream to simmer in saucepan. Pour cream over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Whisk in honey. Pour filling into crust. Chill until set, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
5
Sprinkle tart with pine nuts. Serve with whipped cream.

1500

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, diced, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate And Pine Nut Crostata falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Dark Chocolate And Pine Nut Crostata

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