Description
Chocolate orange tart is a decadent dessert that perfectly blends rich chocolate with zesty orange. Its buttery cocoa crust envelops a silky chocolate filling, delivering an irresistible balance of flavors. This show-stopping tart is ideal for special occasions or as an indulgent treat that will leave your guests in awe.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 4 oz dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a tart pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale. Gradually add cream, orange zest, and juice.
- Fold in melted chocolate and pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg