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    Home > Dessert > Easy Chocolate Tart Recipe

    Easy Chocolate Tart Recipe

    Published: Oct 29, 2015 · Modified: Aug 18, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Chocolate tart with blueberries

    This Chocolate Tart Recipe is so easy and so creamy delicious you’ll want to make it all the time. 4 ingredients and a hot oven. Done!

    Chocolate tart topped with strawberries and blueberries

    Three ingredients, chocolate … cream … eggs …BOOM.

    I’ve been attending Sur la Table cooking classes at the Streets of Southglenn once a month and I’m loving every minute of it.

    One of the perks of these classes, is that they always throw in a little surprise treat for fun. The last class I took, they brought out a beautiful bowl of Dubliner Cheese Spread with crackers, for a little appetizer while we cooked. You bet I got that recipe. 🙂

    Chef instructor Mark Kalix is engaging in personality and with twenty years experience as a professional chef, a wealth of knowledge.

    Chocolate Tart Recipe

    A couple of months ago at our gnocchi class, he surprised us with this Chocolate Tart for dessert.

    One bite of this and I went weak in the knees. When I asked for the recipe he surprisingly rattled off the three ingredients.  

    And said “That’s it!.” “That’s it?” I asked? “That’s it!” he replied.

    How To Make This Chocolate Tart

    And truly, this is such a simple tart to make:

    • Warm the cream on the stovetop until it starts to simmer around the edges.
    • Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate chips until they’re melted.
    • Add beaten eggs and mix well.
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared tart shell.
    • Bake at 375 for 30-ish minutes.
    • Top with a clever garnish and sit back and accept those praises.

    Don’t let this one fool you, this simple and unassuming little dessert is decadent and celebration worthy.

    And please take the time to make your own tart crust (Pate Brisee). It’s a skill that every home cook should master. So much better than store purchased.

    How Long Will This Chocolate Tart Last?

    If it’s not gobbled up immediately, this chocolate tart will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days. Please cover with plastic wrap before storing, so it won’t dry out. The reason for storing this tart in the refrigerator is due to the chocolate mix containing eggs.

    Chocolate Tart Recipe

    Creamy chocolate tart recipe topped with chopped nuts and barries

    I hope you give this easy chocolate tart recipe a try, and if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating. And leave a comment about your experience with the recipe.

    And if you have a favorite chocolate tart recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

    More Chocolate Dessert Recipes

    • Chile Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Bourbon Frosting
    • Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
    • Mexican Chocolate Sauce with Kahlua
    • Cheesecake Black Bottom Chocolate Cupcakes
    • Pepita Mexican Chocolate Cake
    • Mint Chocolate Brownies

    And if you love to serve sweet treats, don’t miss my Dessert Category. You’ll find lots of great ideas.

    And, don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter for more delicious recipes and cooking tips. Make it a delicious day … every day.

    If you’ve tried this or any other recipe on my website, please leave a star rating in the recipe card below. And write a review in the comment section. I always appreciate your feedback.

    Super Easy Chocolate Tart Dessert Recipe

    Chocolate Tart

    Three ingredients make this wonderful little chocolate tart.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 451.45kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 eggs whipped
    • 1 pie crust
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Form pie crust into an 8 inch tart shell.
    • To make the filling: Heat the heavy cream in a pot over medium-low flame, until it simmers slightly around the edges.
    • Remove from the heat; add the chocolate chips and stir until melted and smoothed out.
    • Beat the eggs in a small bowl until blended and add them to the chocolate mixture, stir until completely blended.
    • Pour the filling into the tart shell and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes until the filling is set and the surface is glossy.
    • If you see any bubbles or cracks forming on the surface, take the tart out right away – that means it is beginning to become over baked. Cool before cutting.
    • Garnish with fruit and chopped pecans. A dusting of powder sugar on half of the tart would also be nice here.

    Notes

    While baking, the filling for the chocolate tart will puff up a bit. Once the tart has been removed from the oven and is cooling, the tart will flatten back out.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 451.45kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.85g | Protein: 6.14g | Fat: 34.32g | Saturated Fat: 18.15g | Cholesterol: 110.61mg | Sodium: 154.62mg | Potassium: 238.22mg | Fiber: 2.98g | Sugar: 10.5g | Vitamin A: 676.48IU | Vitamin C: 0.24mg | Calcium: 56.96mg | Iron: 2.79mg
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    Chocolate Tart …It’s what’s for Dessert.

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    Comments

    1. Barb says

      November 02, 2015 at 9:52 am

      Lea Ann, I think this is even a recipe my Grandson Jack (who is also a huge chocolate fan) could make when he visits. He and I try to cook something to serve to the family. I like the simplicity of 3 ingredients – but I’ll have to buy a tart shell!

      Reply
    2. Barbara says

      November 01, 2015 at 5:05 am

      Love those Sur La Table classes!
      Your tart is a gem, Lea Ann. I’m not a chocolate-lover, but my family sure is…this is going on my must make list for the holidays!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        November 01, 2015 at 8:45 am

        I’m not much for chocolate either, but I do love a good brownie … and this tart. 🙂 Good to hear from you Barbara.

        Reply
    3. adam j. holland says

      October 31, 2015 at 6:32 am

      5 stars
      No, Lea Ann. This will *not* make me popular, despite how wonderful it looks. Want to know why? It’s because I don’t know how to use the damn oven in this RV! (I can’t even figure out how to turn it on.)

      Anyway, thanks, Lea Ann … Not only for letting me know that I will continue to lack popularity, but also for teasing me with this divine goodness.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        November 01, 2015 at 8:45 am

        Seems like you’re cooking like a champ without that oven Adam. I’d leave it be if it’s that hard to figure out!

        Reply
    4. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says

      October 30, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      This chocolate tart looks amazing! Why have I never tried a chocolate tart before??

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 31, 2015 at 5:47 am

        That’s what I said Cathleen.

        Reply
    5. Susan says

      October 30, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      Chocolate and I are dear, dear friends 🙂 This sounds wonderful, especially topped with a dollop of whipped cream and some raspberries. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 31, 2015 at 5:48 am

        Susan, I love your idea of whipped cream and raspberries. ohmy – one more excuse to make this again.

        Reply
    6. Larry says

      October 30, 2015 at 1:12 pm

      I can see the need for a glass of milk to wash down this rich treat.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 31, 2015 at 5:48 am

        I think that sounds like a great breakfast Larry. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Simply Sweet Justice says

      October 30, 2015 at 9:56 am

      This looks fabulous! I am going to try this in my mini tart pans. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 31, 2015 at 5:48 am

        Let me know if it turns out in those mini tart pans please.

        Reply
    8. Linda@ThereandBackAgainFood says

      October 30, 2015 at 8:47 am

      Oh that looks YUMMY! I love an easy recipe that tastes difficult.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 31, 2015 at 5:49 am

        And that’s exactly what it is Linda. So easy you can’t believe it tastes that good.

        Reply
    9. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

      October 30, 2015 at 4:20 am

      Looks like another recipe that I’ll get hooked on 🙂 I adore chocolate.
      Sam

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 31, 2015 at 5:49 am

        Thanks Sam.

        Reply
    10. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      October 29, 2015 at 10:35 pm

      My mouth is hanging open at the prospect of making this myself. I can’t wait. To hell with waiting for Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 31, 2015 at 5:49 am

        That’s what I said – To hell with waiting for TG! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

      October 29, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      Drooling! Drooling! Love chocolate!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 31, 2015 at 5:50 am

        hmmmm…. maybe if I have time I’ll bring this to our little party.

        Reply
    12. cheri says

      October 29, 2015 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Lea Ann, a couple of years ago I took a risotto class there and enjoyed every minute of it. This would be a big hit around my house, making for my daughter when she comes to visit with her family.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 31, 2015 at 5:50 am

        I’d like to attend a Risotto class there, they’ve not offered one here. I’m sure they will.

        Reply
    13. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

      October 29, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      Lea Ann, I’m not a huge fan of chocolate myself, but I want to make this for my husband and friends. Just pull one of my tart shells out of the freezer, whip up three ingredients most of us always have on hand, Voila!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 29, 2015 at 12:34 pm

        Jean, I’m not big on chocolate desserts like this either, but the cream and eggs really made this something I would make over and over.

        Reply

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