CHOCOLATE-BOURBON TART WITH CURRANTS AND ORANGE CUSTARD SAUCE
Categories Bourbon Chocolate Fruit Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Currant Orange Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray vegetable oil spray on 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Combine ground cookies and butter in processor; blend until very moist crumbs form. Using plastic wrap as aid, press crumbs firmly onto sides, then bottom of prepared pan. Chill 15 minutes. Bake until set, about 8 minutes. Cool.
- For Filling:
- Mix currants and bourbon in heavy small saucepan. Bring to simmer over low heat. Cover and set aside. Whisk corn syrup and egg yolks in medium bowl. Bring half and half to simmer in another heavy small saucepan. Gradually whisk half and half into yolk mixture. Return mixture to same saucepan and stir over medium-low heat until custard thicken and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 4 minutes (do not boil). Pour into large bowl. Add chopped bittersweet chocolate and nutmeg, whisk until melted and smooth. Mix in currants and bourbon. Chill just until cool, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Whip cream in medium bowl to stiff peaks. Fold cream into chocolate mixture. Transfer filling to crust. Chill until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Gently press up tart pan bottom to loosen tart. Remove pan sides. Transfer tart to platter. Top with chocolate curls. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with Orange Custard Sauce.
- For Orange Custard Sauce:
- Bring half and half to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk sugar and yolks in small bowl. Gradually whisk in hot half and half. Return mixture to saucepan and stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 3 minutes (do not boil). Strain into bowl. Mix in peel. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
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Faruk mia Mia
[email protected]This tart is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
Zawedde Harriet
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and orange in this tart. It's a perfect balance of flavors.
Finn Storti
[email protected]This tart is a great make-ahead dessert. You can make it a day or two in advance and it will still be delicious.
Israel Nwafor
[email protected]I would recommend this tart to anyone who loves chocolate and bourbon.
John Mcgonigle
[email protected]This tart is perfect for chocolate lovers. The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent.
Kristina Khatiwada
[email protected]I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
AR AF AT
[email protected]This tart is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Islm Issj
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this tart without any problems. The instructions were easy to follow.
Yasin kutabe
[email protected]This tart is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.
Sheikh Shakeel
[email protected]I made this tart for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate tart he's ever had.
sunil mridha
[email protected]This tart is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Ajaz Khan
[email protected]The tart was easy to make and the instructions were clear. However, the final product was a bit dry. I think I might have overcooked it.
Dumbass Miku
[email protected]This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar in the filling.
Muzammil Fahad
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chocolate and bourbon together. But I'm so glad I did! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the tart was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Talha Rizvi
[email protected]This tart is amazing! The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is rich and chocolatey, and the custard sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Avash Poudel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bourbon, but I decided to give this tart a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The bourbon flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and it really complemented the chocolate and orange. The tart was also very easy to make.
Ankita Singha
[email protected]This chocolate bourbon tart was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was perfect: the chocolate was rich and decadent, the bourbon added a nice warmth, and the currants and orange custard sauce added a touch of brightness. I will defi