Best 2 Pumpkin Chocolate Spiderweb Tart Recipes

Feast your eyes on the Pumpkin Chocolate Spiderweb Tart, a mesmerizing dessert that combines the rich, earthy flavors of pumpkin with the decadent indulgence of chocolate. This tart is a true masterpiece, featuring a crisp, buttery crust that cradles a velvety pumpkin filling, topped with a mesmerizing chocolate spiderweb design. The perfect blend of sweet and spooky, this tart is sure to be the star of any Halloween gathering.

In addition to the Pumpkin Chocolate Spiderweb Tart, the article also features a collection of other delectable Halloween-themed treats. Indulge in the gooey goodness of the Graveyard Brownies, adorned with ghostly white chocolate tombstones. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the Witch's Finger Cookies, crispy and eerie with almond "nails." And don't miss the Creepy Crawly Cupcakes, topped with gummy worms and chocolate spiders for a spooky surprise.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE-SPIDERWEB TART

Pumpkin Chocolate-Spiderweb Tart image

Pumpkin and chocolate may seem like an unlikely pairing, but they're wicked good in this tart. Pure pumpkin purée is blended with familiar flavors including cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin (not pie filling)
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
8 ounces creme fraiche or sour cream
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
Chocolate Crust

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin, brown sugar, creme fraiche, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and cloves until smooth. Pass mixture through a fine sieve into a clean bowl (discard solids). Pour filling into prepared crust, just to top edge.
Bake until filling is set, about 40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool at least 30 minutes.
Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl, set over a pan of barely simmering water; heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Transfer chocolate to a parchment paper cone or resealable bag with a tiny hole cut in one corner. Pipe about 15 evenly spaced lines radiating out from center of tart. Pipe curved lines around perimeter of tart, connecting each spoke. Continue piping curved lines, spacing them closer together as you near the center. Refrigerate tart until set, at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day).

CHOCOLATE CRUST FOR PUMPKIN-CHOCOLATE SPIDERWEB TART

Chocolate Crust for Pumpkin-Chocolate Spiderweb Tart image

This chocolate-lined crust has been subtly-and seasonally-spiced to complement our Pumpkin-Chocolate Tart's rich filling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch tart shell

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg
4 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Add butter; mix on low speed until butter is the size of small peas, about 5 minutes. Add egg; mix until ingredients come together to form a dough.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to just thicker than 1/8 inch. Brush off excess flour; transfer dough to a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press dough into bottom and up sides of pan; trim excess flush with edge. Lightly prick bottom of dough all over with a fork. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
Bake shell until firm, about 15 minutes. Immediately sprinkle chocolate over bottom of shell; smooth with a spatula.

Tips:

For a gluten-free version of the tart, use a pre-made gluten-free pie crust or make your own using gluten-free flour.
To make the chocolate ganache, use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
To make the spiderwebs, move quickly when piping the chocolate ganache onto the tart, as it will start to set quickly.
If you want to add some extra color to the tart, you can sprinkle some colored sprinkles or candy pieces on top before serving.

Conclusion:

This pumpkin chocolate spiderweb tart is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for Halloween or any other special occasion. With its rich chocolate ganache, creamy pumpkin filling, and spooky spiderweb design, this tart is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy dessert to make, give this pumpkin chocolate spiderweb tart a try!