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Black Forest Chocolate Tart with Fresh Cherries

Decadent Black Forest Chocolate Tart with Fresh Cherries Delight

This Black Forest Chocolate Tart with Fresh Cherries is a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a rich filling and fresh cherries.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Shell
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 1/3 cup Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder Enhances chocolate flavor
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Cold and cubed
  • 1 whole Egg Binding agent
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Enriches flavor
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Caster Sugar Dissolves quickly
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Jam Sweet and fruity layer
  • 1 cup Pitted Cherries Fresh when in season
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream At least 30% fat content
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1/2 cup Crème Fraiche Enhances flavor
  • 1/2 cup Mascarpone Cheese Adds richness

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • tart tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Double boiler
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Tart Shell
  1. In a food processor, combine flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Pulse in cubed butter until coarse crumbs form. Add egg, blend until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill for 40-60 minutes.
Step 2: Blind Bake the Tart Shell
  1. Roll out dough to fit a 10-inch tart tin. Transfer to tin, trim excess. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line dough with parchment and fill with weights; bake for 20 minutes, then remove weights and bake for another 5 minutes.
Step 3: Prepare the Filling
  1. Melt chocolates and butter in a double boiler. Cool slightly. Whisk eggs and sugar until pale. Gradually mix in melted chocolate, fold in flour and cocoa until combined.
Step 4: Assemble and Bake the Tart
  1. Spread cherry jam on baked tart shell. Pour the chocolate filling on top and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 5: Prepare the Whipped Cream
  1. Beat mascarpone until smooth. Gradually add in heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla, whipping until stiff peaks form.
Step 6: Assemble the Tart
  1. Release tart from tin, dollop whipped cream on top, dust with cocoa powder, and garnish with fresh cherries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overworking the dough. Chill the tart for at least 2 hours for best flavor. Drain canned cherries to prevent sogginess.

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