Chocolate Tart Recipe

After a very long time I tried something sweet in the kitchen, thanks to my new job I hardly get any time to try something new or read any new book.

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 2 cups Marie biscuits crumbs short bread, chocolate or any kind of cookie
• 7 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

For Chocolate Filling

• 14 ounces dark chocolate, cut into chunks – plus a handful for garnish I used 70% cocoa chips
• 10 ounces heavy whipping cream
• 5 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 11′  tart pan with non stick spray.

2. Crush biscuits into a fine consistency. You can used a food processor but I put them in a ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin.

3. Combine crumbs with 7 tablespoons melted butter and 1/3 cup sugar. Press into tart pan.

4. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Completely cool.

5. Add chocolate chunks to large mixing bowl and top with 5 tablespoons cubed butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

6. Heat the 10 ounces of heavy cream in microwave safe container for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.  (I just use my measuring cup).

7. Pour over the chocolate and butter. Do not stir. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 5 minutes.

8. Using a wire whisk, mix until smooth.

9. Pour into cooled biscuit crust and spread evenly with spatula.

10. Cool for two hours in refrigerator or overnight.

11. Brush top with 1 teaspoon1 vegetable oil for a shiny appearance if desired. Top with additional chopped chocolate, caramel sauce if desired.