Dark Chocolate Tart

Indulge in the rich decadence of dark chocolate with this exquisite tart. The buttery crust perfectly complements the velvety chocolate filling, creating a dessert that's sure to impress.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon ice water
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C

In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar, and salt

Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs

Add egg yolk and ice water, pulse until dough comes together

Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan

Prick the bottom with a fork and refrigerate for 30 minutes

Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans

Bake for 10 minutes

Remove weights and parchment, bake for additional 10 minutes until golden brown

Let cool

In a saucepan, heat cream until simmering

Remove from heat, add chocolate and coffee granules

Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla

Slowly pour chocolate mixture into eggs, whisking constantly

Pour filling into cooled tart shell

Bake for 20-25 minutes until filling is set around the edges but slightly wobbly in the center

Let tart cool completely, then dust with cocoa powder before serving