"CAVE PAINTING" CHOCOLATE TART

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Our double-chocolate tart is decorated with petroglyphs, or cave paintings. Create your own by cutting figures out of cardboard for stencils.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Yield Makes one 4-by-14-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 recipe Chocolate Dough
1 cup dried beans, for blind baking
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
7 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly whisked
1 teaspoon hazelnut extract
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. On lightly flouredplastic wrap, roll chocolate dough into a6-by-16-inch rectangle 1/8-inch thick. Liftplastic wrap; flip dough over 4-by-14-inchtart tin. Press dough intopan, pressing into corners of tin andagainst fluted edge, and trimming flush with edge. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Prick bottom of crust in several places with fork. Blind-bake crust: Line crust with foil that hangs over edges; fill with dried beans. Bake 20 minutes; let stand 5 minutes. Lift foil and beans from crust.
  • In a medium pan over medium-high heat, cook cream, milk, and sugar until cream and milk are scalded, stirring to dissolve sugar. Place chocolate in medium metal bowl. Pour scalded mixture over chocolate; whisk gently. Add eggs; whisk gently. Add extracts; whisk gently.
  • Pour chocolate filling into crust. Bake until filling has set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in pan on wire rack.
  • Using small sifter, sift 2 tablespoons cocoa over tarts. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons cocoa with confectioners' sugar. Set stencils over tart. Sift sugar mixture over tart and remove stencils.

Clement Simpson
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This tart is a true showstopper. It's sure to impress your guests.


Umesh Baral
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate tarts, but this one changed my mind. It's so light and airy, it's almost like eating a cloud.


Jessica Mungole
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This tart is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Polo Lekalakala
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I love the unique flavor of this tart. The combination of chocolate and orange is simply divine.


treecanread
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This tart is so easy to make, even for a beginner like me. It's the perfect dessert for a weeknight dinner.


Ismaail Achagri
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I'm a huge fan of chocolate tarts and this one is definitely one of the best I've ever had. The crust is flaky and the filling is rich and creamy.


Akrar ali Mangrio
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This tart is a work of art! It's so beautiful and delicious, I almost don't want to eat it.


Rayhan media
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tart came out perfectly. It's so rich and chocolatey, I can't get enough of it.


Elijiah Reyes
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This chocolate tart is pure decadence. It's perfect for a special occasion or just to treat yourself.


Kath Rosenthal
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's definitely going into my regular baking rotation.


BasedDati
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This tart is a true masterpiece. The combination of flavors and textures is simply unforgettable.


SAKIB MIR
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I added a layer of raspberry jam and it was a hit with my family.


Harley Dun
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The tart turned out beautifully, just like the pictures in the recipe. I can't wait to make it again for my friends.


Alemtsehay Desalegn
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Wow! This tart was a showstopper at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the rich chocolate flavor and the delicate crust.


Muhammad Javeed
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I'm amazed at how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a novice baker, I was able to create a stunning and delicious tart.


Carlos Mejia
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This chocolate tart was a delightful journey through time! The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine.