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Dark Chocolate Tart

Silky dark chocolate ganache set in an almond-cocoa crust and finished with flaky sea salt and fresh berries.

Dark chocolate tart on a serving board

Prep

25 mins

Cook

20 mins

Total

3 hrs (including chill time)

Calories

480 kcal

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

32 g

Serves

10 slices

Fat

36 g

Longevity

53/100

This elegant tart layers a cocoa-almond crust with glossy dark chocolate ganache and a touch of flaky sea salt for balance.

Ingredients

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  • Fiber / plants
  • Fats
  • Flavor / spices

Ingredient notes

  • Use finely chopped chocolate so it melts quickly into the cream.

  • Press the crust firmly to prevent crumbling when slicing.

Step-by-step

10 slices
  1. 1

    Step 1

    Prep the crust

    • Ingredients:
      • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
      • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
      • 1/4 cups coconut sugar
      • 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
      • 6 tablespoons melted butter
    • Action: Heat oven to 350 F (175 C). Stir dry ingredients together, then mix in butter until the mixture clumps.
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Bake the crust

    • Ingredients:
      • Crust mixture
    • Action: Press into a 9-inch tart pan, bake 12 minutes, then cool completely.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Make the ganache

    • Ingredients:
      • 8 ounces dark chocolate
      • 1 cup heavy cream
      • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
      • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • Action: Warm cream and sweetener until just simmering. Pour over chocolate, rest 2 minutes, whisk smooth, then stir in vanilla.
  4. 4

    Step 4

    Fill and chill

    • Ingredients:
      • Ganache
    • Action: Pour into cooled crust and smooth the top. Chill at least 2 hours.
  5. 5

    Step 5

    Finish and serve

    • Ingredients:
      • Flaky sea salt
      • Fresh raspberries
    • Action: Garnish and slice after a short rest at room temperature.

Step insights

  • Cooling the crust fully prevents the ganache from separating.

Equipment

  • 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom

  • Sheet pan

  • Mixing bowl

  • Heatproof bowl

  • Small saucepan

  • Rubber spatula

  • Wire rack

  • Offset spatula or spoon

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