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5 from 1 vote

dark chocolate truffle tart

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Pies &amp, Tarts
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • *for the crust*
  • ¾ cup 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white
  • *for the filling*
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk {any fat % works but make sure it's dairy}
  • 8 oz. dark chocolate
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  • First, make the crust. Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a 10" tart pan.
  • Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, powdered sugar. and salt. Add in the melted butter, and mix until well-combined.
  • Press the dough into your prepared tart shell, making sure to press tightly up the sides.
  • Place in fridge for 15 minutes to chill.
  • Line the tart shell with a piece of foil, and fill with pie weights or dry beans. Bake crust for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and weights, brush with the egg white, and bake for 8 more minutes, until lightly golden but not brown.
  • Set aside to cool, and lower oven to 325F while you prepare the filling.
  • Heat the cream and milk in a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat, until bubbles start to form around the edges.
  • Remove from heat, and add the chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
  • Add sugar and salt, whisking until well-incorporated.
  • In a separate small bowl, beat the two eggs well, then add a little at a time, whisking vigorously until incorporated.
  • Pour the filling into the tart crust, filling about ¼-1/8 inch below the rim.
  • Bake the tart for 15-20 minutes, until the filling is set and glossy, but not cracked or bubbling - that means it’s overcooked!
  • Let cool to room temperature, and for best results, refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving so the filling can firm up.