DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TART

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Espresso enhances and intensifies the dark chocolate flavor of my truffe tart. I make the crust with toasted walnuts and dust the cooled dessert with baking cocoa before serving. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
FILLING:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/4 teaspoons instant espresso powder
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional baking cocoa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place confectioners' sugar and walnuts in a food processor; pulse until walnuts are finely chopped. Add flour, cocoa and salt; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs., Press dough onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Bake 10 minutes., Meanwhile, for filling, in a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in cream and espresso powder. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Whisk in eggs, egg yolk, sugar and vanilla., Pour filling into warm crust. Bake 20-25 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with cocoa before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Mushahid riaz Mushahid riaz
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This tart looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


ARbrawl_YT
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I'm allergic to chocolate, so I can't try this tart. :(


MD hozifa Khan
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This recipe is too complicated. I gave up halfway through.


hager elsaid
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tart didn't turn out as good as the pictures. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Mahealom Mahi
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The crust on this tart was a bit dry, but the truffle filling was amazing.


Melissa McCune
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This tart is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good.


Fiaz Bhatti Raiwind
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Lucas Forget
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I made this tart for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best dessert he'd ever had.


bryce mitchell
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This tart is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's so delicious and decadent.


Tunde Mansur BAKARE
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this tart with no problems. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


Nompilo Mpilo Ndlovu
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This tart is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties.


Sarah Petry
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This is the best chocolate tart I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


ajmi khochtali
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This tart is a showstopper! I made it for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes.


Fadi Umalu
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The truffle filling in this tart is out of this world! It's so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the crispy crust.


Chisom Rita
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I love how this tart is both elegant and rustic at the same time. It's perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together.


Asavela Ngamlana
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This tart was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The end result was stunning and tasted even better than it looked.


Jason Rendmeister
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I'm not usually a fan of chocolate desserts, but this tart changed my mind. The truffle filling was smooth and decadent, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Onalethuso Mothanke
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This dark chocolate truffle tart was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of the rich chocolate ganache and the flaky pastry crust was divine. Everyone raved about it.


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