Best 6 Chocolate Cherry Tart Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our exquisite chocolate cherry tart, a harmonious blend of rich flavors and textures. This delectable treat features a buttery shortbread crust, a velvety chocolate ganache filling, and a vibrant cherry compote, all coming together to create a symphony of flavors in every bite. As a bonus, we also present two additional tantalizing recipes: a classic chocolate tart with a luscious ganache filling and a cherry pie with a flaky crust and a burst of cherry goodness. Embark on a sweet journey and discover the perfect dessert to satisfy your cravings and impress your loved ones.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHUNK-TART CHERRY COOKIES



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Add dried tart cherries to these chocolate chunk cookies for a little spin on chocolate-covered cherries.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h35m

Yield about 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup chocolate chunks
1/2 cup dried tart cherries

Steps:

  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy. Add the vanilla and egg and beat to combine.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chunks and dried cherries.
  • Scoop slightly mounded tablespoons of the dough and roll into balls. Arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake until the cookies are set and golden on the bottom, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

PISTACHIO, CHERRY AND CHOCOLATE TART



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 5h55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 stick unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plus more for greasing pan
Eight 4 1/2-inch-long plain or almond biscotti cookies, coarsely broken (about 5 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup cherry preserves or jam, such as Bonne Maman
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, such as Ghiradelli
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dried cherries
3/4 cup chopped shelled pistachio nuts
Salt flakes, such as Maldon, optional

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Combine the biscotti, butter and sugar in a food processor. Blend until the mixture forms moist crumbs that stick together when pressed. Firmly press the crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until golden and feels firm to the touch, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Spread the cherry preserves over the cooled crust leaving a 1/2 to 1-inch border.
  • For the filling: Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat to just below a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the cream over the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the dried cherries and 1/2 cup of the pistachios. Pour the chocolate filling over the cherry preserves and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup pistachios on top. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or preferably overnight.
  • Loosen the tart from the sides of the pan by running a thin metal spatula around the edge. Unmold the tart and transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt flakes, if using. Cut into wedges and serve.

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY TRUFFLE TART



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Categories     Chocolate     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cherry     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Filling
1 cup cherry preserves (about one 12-ounce jar)
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/4 pounds fresh Bing cherries, pitted, halved
Fresh mint sprigs
Crust
(Makes one 9-inch crust)
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • For Filling:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out tart crust dough on lightly floured work surface to 13x10-inch rectangle. Transfer to 11x8-inch rectangular tart pan with removable bottom, pressing dough firmly into place. Fold overhang in and press, forming double-thick sides. Freeze crust 15 minutes.
  • Line crust with foil. Fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until sides are set, about 15 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Bake until crust is golden brown and baked through, piercing with fork if crust bubbles, about 15 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool crust.
  • Combine preserves and 2 tablespoons water in heavy saucepan. Stir over low heat until preserves melt. Strain in medium bowl, pressing firmly on solids to extract liquid. Discard any solids in strainer.
  • Combine cream, butter and 1/4 cup preserve mixture in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until butter melts. Add chocolate and stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove form heat. Cool 15 minutes.
  • Spread chocolate mixture evenly into crust, Refrigerate until almost set, about 20 minutes.
  • Arrange cherries decoratively over chocolate, pressing slightly to adhere. Rewarm remaining preserve mixture over low heat. Brush generously over cherries. Chill until chocolate sets, about 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
  • For Crust:
  • Mix flour, powdered sugar and salt in processor. Add butter; process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix egg yolks and water in small bowl. Add to flour mixture and process until moist clumps form.
  • Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk for round tart or into square for rectangular tart. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let dough soften briefly at room temperature before rolling out.)
  • Garnish tart with mint and serve.

WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH TART CHERRY SAUCE



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The flavor of this rich, scrumptious bread pudding is reminiscent of eggnog. It's served with a bright cherry sauce, which makes it so good! -Shawn Osborne, Vinton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dried cherries
2 cups cherry juice blend
1/2 cup sugar
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups heavy whipping cream
10 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 eggs, lightly beaten
White baking chocolate curls

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the cherries, juice and sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove cherries with a slotted spoon; set aside. Return liquid to a boil; cook until reduced to about 3/4 cup. Return cherries to pan; cool., Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large saucepan, combine the cream, white chocolate, milk, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until chocolate is melted., Stir a small amount of mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Pour mixture over bread cubes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm with cherry sauce and chocolate curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 calories, Fat 34g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

NO BAKE DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRY TART



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This rich chocolate cherry tart on a chocolate graham crust looks oh-so-fancy and it's oh-so-easy.

Provided by Ghirardelli

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ghirardelli®

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons Ghirardelli® Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter, melted
1 (4 ounce) bar Ghirardelli® 100% Cocoa Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Bar
1 cup Ghirardelli® 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup morello (sour) cherries in syrup, drained thoroughly
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
½ cup cream cheese
16 fresh cherries with stems intact
½ cup Ghirardelli® 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips

Steps:

  • For the crust: Add the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and cocoa powder to a mixing bowl and mix together well.
  • Press mixture firmly into the bottom and around the edges of a tart tin (rectangle 13 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches or circle 9 1/2 inches). Place in the fridge to chill.
  • Chop the unsweetened chocolate bar into small chunks and combine with chocolate chips in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar gently in a saucepan until just hot, but not boiling. Pour over the chocolate bowl and leave for a couple of minutes to melt, then stir gently until the chocolate has dissolved.
  • Remove crust from fridge and spoon the drained morello cherries all over the base.
  • Pour the chocolate on top and smooth down. Place back in the fridge to set for 2 hours.
  • Once chilled you can slice and serve with a spoonful of the whipped cream, and decorate each slice with a few fresh cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Fat 60.7 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 36.6 g, Sodium 244.8 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY TART



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Categories     Mixer     Chocolate     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Dried Fruit     Cherry     Kirsch     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Fruit
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup (packed) dried Bing (sweet) cherries
1/3 cup kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
Crust
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
3 large eggs
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (scant) salt
1/2 cup sugar
6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
Powdered sugar
Unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • For fruit:
  • Stir 1/2 cup water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup comes to boil. Add cherries. Remove mixture from heat; cool 30 minutes. Mix in kirsch. Cover and refrigerate 1 day.
  • For crust:
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Sift flour, cocoa, and salt over; beat to blend. Using moistened fingertips, press dough over bottom and up sides of 11-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • For filling:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Drain cherries, reserving cherry syrup. Sprinkle cherries in crust. Combine eggs, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and salt in large bowl. Add sugar and 1/4 cup cherry syrup; beat to blend. Mix in chocolate. Pour filling into crust.
  • Bake tart until set in center, about 1 hour. Cool on rack 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; store at room temperature.) Release tart from pan. Dust with powdered sugar and cocoa. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
  • To make sure the tart crust is cooked through, pre-bake it for 10-15 minutes before adding the filling.
  • If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a 9-inch pie plate instead. Just be sure to trim the excess dough around the edges.
  • To prevent the cherries from sinking to the bottom of the tart, toss them with a little bit of flour before adding them to the filling.
  • For a shiny glaze, brush the top of the tart with melted apricot preserves before baking.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cherry tart is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and beautiful. The rich chocolate filling and sweet cherries are a perfect combination, and the tart crust provides the perfect base. Whether you're serving it to guests or enjoying it yourself, this tart is sure to be a hit.

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