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Intense Semisweet Chocolate Tart

Source of Recipe

Eddie Hales, the Four Season's Fountain Restaurant


List of Ingredients

DOUGH:
2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, cut up small
1 egg

CHOCOLATE CREAM:
14 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten


Recipe

TO MAKE DOUGH: In a food processor, combine the flour and sugar. Add the cold butter and pulse the machine 10 to 15 times or until the butter has been cut into the flour in pieces about the size of oatmeal flakes. While the machine is running, add the egg, pulsing the machine on and off, for a few seconds longer, or until the dough comes together. Transfer the dough to the counter and, if it is still dry, sprinkle it with a teaspoon or so of water and work the water into the dough. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill, preferably overnight, or for at least 2 hours.

TO ROLL OUT DOUGH: Lightly flour the counter and roll the dough into a circle, 14 inches in diameter. Drop the dough into a fluted 9.5-inch tart shell and gently press it in. Prick the bottom surface of the pastry with the tines of a fork. Wrap the pastry in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for one hour. TO PREBAKE TART SHELL: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line the tart shell with a piece of foil or parchment paper and then put in pie weights.

TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CREAM: Place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream and milk to a boil. Remove from the heat, slowly pour the hot cream into the chocolate and gently whisk until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Slowly whisk in the eggs until completely combined.

TO BAKE TART: Preheat the oven to 250ºF. Place the cooled tart shell on a baking sheet and carefully pour in the chocolate cream. Bake in the oven until the cream is just firm in the center, about 35 to 40 minutes. To check for doneness, gently jiggle the tart. If the filling is set, it will shake as a firm unit; if underdone, waves will shiver in the center. If the filling needs more time, continue cooking, checking every 5 minutes, until done. Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. Do not refrigerate the tart or else the chocolate cream filling will seize up. Makes 12 servings.