Description
This Dark Chocolate Tart with Espresso Whipped Cream is a rich and elegant dessert that combines the intensity of dark chocolate with the bold flavor of espresso. It’s the perfect treat for chocolate lovers and an impressive addition to any dinner party or holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreos, crushed)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), finely chopped
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for ganache)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold heavy cream (for whipped cream)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- Dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and salt until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark chocolate in a heat-safe bowl. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour the ganache into the cooled tart crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- To make the espresso whipped cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and instant espresso powder until soft peaks form.
- Serve slices of tart with a generous dollop of espresso whipped cream. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder, if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- The tart can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- You can use decaf espresso powder in the whipped cream if preferred.
- This tart is also delicious topped with fresh raspberries or a drizzle of raspberry coulis.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with baked crust)
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg