Dark Chocolate & Cherry Bourbon Tart Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate & Cherry Bourbon Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; pinch salt; 2 tablespoons unsweetened raw cacao + extra for dusting; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold & cut in small cubes; 2 large eggs; 1 large egg yolk; 5 cups sweet cherries, pitted; 1/4 cup bourbon; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 100 grams quality 75% dark chocolate, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
pinch salt
2 tablespoons unsweetened raw cacao + extra for dusting
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold & cut in small cubes
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
5 cups sweet cherries, pitted
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
100 grams quality 75% dark chocolate, roughly chopped

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Lightly grease a 11' inch round removable bottom tart pan.
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Place cherries in a large ziplock bag and toss with bourbon. Place in
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refrigerator until ready to use.
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To make tart, add flour and stir in salt and cocoa. Add cold cubed butter and
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with your fingers, mix and crumble butter until flour looks like very coarse oatmeal.
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Mix in sugar and eggs. Work the dough for 2-3 minutes until well incorporated smooth and soft.
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Flour a smooth surface and place the pastry dough. Roll pastry with rolling
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pin to about 3/16 inch thick. Line tart pan with pastry dough, trim off any
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extra and use to make a few small tarts if you like. Prick bottom of pastry a
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few times with fork. Place pan in refrigerator for at least an hour.
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Preheat oven to 375 F.
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To make filling, add brown sugar and flour in zip lock back and gently shake
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to mix well. Pour cherry mixture into pastry tart and spread evenly. Gently
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mix in chocolate with cherry mixture.
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Bake at 375 F for 20 mins then reduce heat to 350 F and bake for an
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additional 15 mins.
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Remove from oven and let cool. Enjoy with French vanilla ice cream or creme fraiche with lemon zest.
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SERVINGS 8-10| PREP & COOK TIME approx. 1.5 hours

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* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, pinch salt, 2 tablespoons unsweetened raw cacao + extra for dusting, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold & cut in small cubes, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate & Cherry Bourbon Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Dark Chocolate & Cherry Bourbon Tart

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