Chocolate Tart: Gourmet Recipe

Ingredients:

1½ cups all-purpose flour
4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
9 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, stir together flour and cocoa powder.
In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg yolk until well combined.
Gradually stir in flour mixture until a dough forms.
Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
Prick bottom of crust with a fork and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bake crust for 12-15 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.
In a medium saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to steam, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add chopped chocolate a little at a time, stirring until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter.
Pour chocolate mixture into cooled tart crust and allow to set at least 2-3 hours.
Serve chilled with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, or chocolate shavings.

Verdict:

This is a heavenly dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the buttery, crumbly texture of the crust. The filling is decadently creamy and melts in your mouth. This gourmet recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more.