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Chocolate-Orange Tart

Decadent Chocolate-Orange Tart for Perfect Holiday Celebrations

This Chocolate-Orange Tart combines rich chocolate and zesty orange for a sophisticated dessert that’s perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar coconut sugar can be used for a healthier alternative
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter keep cold; vegan butter can be used
  • 1 large egg yolk can skip for vegan recipes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla for enhanced flavor
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk almond milk is a great dairy-free substitute
Ganache
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (60% cacao) can use dark or milk chocolate
  • 1 cup heavy cream can use half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to preference
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest fresh zest elevates flavor
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter coconut cream can replace for vegan-friendly ganache

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Tart Pan
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • toothpick

Method
 

Preparing the Tart
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and kosher salt. Cut in the cold unsalted butter until you achieve a crumbly texture.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and whole milk. Gradually mix these wet ingredients into the dry mixture until it starts to come together.
  3. Chill the dough for 15 minutes, then roll it out and fit it into a greased 9-inch tart pan. Chill for another 30 minutes, and prick the base with a fork.
Baking the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the tart crust with parchment paper and add pie weights. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges start to set.
  2. Remove the weights and parchment, continue to bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
Making Ganache
  1. Chop the semi-sweet chocolate and place it in a medium bowl. Heat the heavy cream and sugar in a saucepan until it simmers.
  2. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir in the orange zest and unsalted butter until smooth.
Filling and Chilling Tart
  1. Pour the chocolate-orange ganache into the cooled tart shell and spread evenly with a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Serving
  1. Before serving, enhance with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, chocolate shavings, and fresh orange slices. Serve chilled to impress your guests.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for better texture in both the crust and ganache. Avoid chocolate graininess by letting the cream sit on the chocolate before stirring.

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