Chocolate Tart

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this chocolate tart. The buttery cocoa crust perfectly complements the smooth and velvety chocolate filling. Its a dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy any chocolate lovers cravings.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder optional
• Fresh raspberries and mint leaves for garnish optional

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

In a food processor, combine flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt

Pulse until mixed

Add cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs

Add beaten egg and vanilla extract

Pulse until the dough comes together

Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan

Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and refrigerate for 15 minutes

Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until set

Let it cool completely

In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until it just begins to simmer

Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate and espresso powder

Let it sit for 1-2 minutes

Stir until smooth and pour into the cooled tart shell

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set

Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves before serving, if desired