Dark Chocolate Holiday Tart Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate Holiday Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces shortbread; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, chopped (12 oz.); 1 cup heavy cream; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1
Position a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350u00b0F
2
Make crust: Pulse cookies in a food processor until ground; set aside 1/4 cup. Add butter and sugar; pulse to combine. Press mixture evenly into a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake until dry and set, 8 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Mix remaining crumbs and cocoa in a bowl; set aside.
3
Make filling: Heat chocolate, cream, butter and salt in a bowl set over a pan of nearly simmering water; whisk until smooth. Remove bowl; whisk in eggs, sugar and vanilla. Put crust on a baking sheet; pour in filling.
4
Bake until filling is set around edges but slightly jiggly in center, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for at least 1 1/2 hours.
5
Dust with crumb mixture; serve at room temperature.

1058

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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.
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: 10 ounces shortbread, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate Holiday 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 Holiday Tart

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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