This Chocolate Tart Recipe is so easy you’ll want to make it all the time. 4 ingredients and a hot oven. Done!
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. Chef and teacher Mark Kalix is engaging in personality and with twenty years experience as a professional chef, a wealth of knowledge. 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.
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.
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 eggs whipped
- 1 pie crust
- 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.
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Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
October 29, 2015 at 12:25 pmLea 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!
Lea Ann Brown says
October 29, 2015 at 12:34 pmJean, 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.
cheri says
October 29, 2015 at 1:14 pmHi 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.
Lea Ann Brown says
October 31, 2015 at 5:50 amI’d like to attend a Risotto class there, they’ve not offered one here. I’m sure they will.
Abbe @ This is How I Cook says
October 29, 2015 at 8:56 pmDrooling! Drooling! Love chocolate!
Lea Ann Brown says
October 31, 2015 at 5:50 amhmmmm…. maybe if I have time I’ll bring this to our little party.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
October 29, 2015 at 10:35 pmMy mouth is hanging open at the prospect of making this myself. I can’t wait. To hell with waiting for Thanksgiving!
Lea Ann Brown says
October 31, 2015 at 5:49 amThat’s what I said – To hell with waiting for TG! 🙂
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
October 30, 2015 at 4:20 amLooks like another recipe that I’ll get hooked on 🙂 I adore chocolate.
Sam
Lea Ann Brown says
October 31, 2015 at 5:49 amThanks Sam.
Linda@ThereandBackAgainFood says
October 30, 2015 at 8:47 amOh that looks YUMMY! I love an easy recipe that tastes difficult.
Lea Ann Brown says
October 31, 2015 at 5:49 amAnd that’s exactly what it is Linda. So easy you can’t believe it tastes that good.
Simply Sweet Justice says
October 30, 2015 at 9:56 amThis looks fabulous! I am going to try this in my mini tart pans. 🙂
Lea Ann Brown says
October 31, 2015 at 5:48 amLet me know if it turns out in those mini tart pans please.
Larry says
October 30, 2015 at 1:12 pmI can see the need for a glass of milk to wash down this rich treat.
Lea Ann Brown says
October 31, 2015 at 5:48 amI think that sounds like a great breakfast Larry. 🙂
Susan says
October 30, 2015 at 3:45 pmChocolate and I are dear, dear friends 🙂 This sounds wonderful, especially topped with a dollop of whipped cream and some raspberries. Thanks for sharing!
Lea Ann Brown says
October 31, 2015 at 5:48 amSusan, I love your idea of whipped cream and raspberries. ohmy – one more excuse to make this again.
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
October 30, 2015 at 4:58 pmThis chocolate tart looks amazing! Why have I never tried a chocolate tart before??
Lea Ann Brown says
October 31, 2015 at 5:47 amThat’s what I said Cathleen.
adam j. holland says
October 31, 2015 at 6:32 amNo, 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.
Lea Ann Brown says
November 1, 2015 at 8:45 amSeems like you’re cooking like a champ without that oven Adam. I’d leave it be if it’s that hard to figure out!
Barbara says
November 1, 2015 at 5:05 amLove 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!
Lea Ann Brown says
November 1, 2015 at 8:45 amI’m not much for chocolate either, but I do love a good brownie … and this tart. 🙂 Good to hear from you Barbara.
Barb says
November 2, 2015 at 9:52 amLea 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!