Recipe
Dark Chocolate and Blackberry Tart
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreos, crushed) (approx 840 calories)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (approx 400 calories)
Filling
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped (approx 1160 calories)
- 1 cup heavy cream (approx 800 calories)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (approx 200 calories)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract negligible calories)
- 2 tablespoons blackberry preserves (approx 100 calories)
Topping
- Fresh blackberries (approx 62 calories)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional) (negligible calories)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
Make the Filling
- In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate.
- Let the mixture sit for a minute, then stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
- Stir in the blackberry preserves until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Tart
- Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled tart crust, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is set.
Add the Topping
- Once the filling is set, arrange fresh blackberries on top of the tart.
- If desired, dust the tart lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.