Death By Chocolate Truffle Tart with Espresso Sauce

Name: Death By Chocolate Truffle Tart with Espresso Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs; 6 tablespoons butter; 12 ounces dark chocolate; 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 4 ounces butter cut into bits and softened; 2 tablespoons coffee brandy Kahlua liqueur (or other of your choice); 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cups butter; 1 teaspoon coffee beans, whole expresso beans, ground, up to 1-1/2 tsp

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
6 tablespoons butter
12 ounces dark chocolate
1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 ounces butter cut into bits and softened
2 tablespoons coffee brandy Kahlua liqueur (or other of your choice)
1 pinch salt
1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cups butter
1 teaspoon coffee beans, whole expresso beans, ground, up to 1-1/2 tsp

1
Crush or grind fine chocolate wafers in food processor.
2
Melt butter and blend into crumbs.
3
Pat into tart or pie pan.
4
Chill until firm before filling or bake at 300F (150C) for 15 minutes, let cool and then fill.
5
Filling:
6
In a large saucepan combine the chocolate, cream, butter, and Kahlua coffee liquer (or other favorite) and heat the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring until it is smooth.
7
Remove from heat, allow to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature.
8
Pour into cooled tart shell and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
9
Sauce: In a saucepan, combine cream, sugar, and butter.
10
Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture boils.
11
Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Stir in expresso grounds.
14
To serve, spoon a moderate amount of warm sauce on a rimmed plate.
15
Top with a wedge of tart.

1676

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

123

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.
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: 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs, 6 tablespoons butter, 12 ounces dark chocolate, 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, and more.

Yes, Death By Chocolate Truffle Tart with Espresso Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!