This Chocolate Raspberry Tart is simply indulgent! It’s hard to believe that all it takes is 6 ingredients, a little time and very little skill.
It is an easy dessert to make. We start with a buttered crumb base. Raspberry flavor infused Chocolate ganache is added and then the top is adorned with fresh raspberries, chocolate curls and cocoa nibs.
What is a Tart Dessert?
A tart has a base of either pastry or crumb. This single layer needs to be secure enough to ‘hold’ the topping. That means the pastry is bolstered by ‘baking it blind’. For more info how to do this, check out this post for Peach and Rhubarb Pie. If using a crumb base, the cookie (biscuit) crumbs need to be ‘set’, meaning the crumb base either needs to chill prior to the topping being added, or lightly baked in the oven for about 5-10 minutes.
The topping is added to the prepared base and chilled prior to serving. There is no top layer of pastry on a tart.
Traditionally, Tarts are made in a fluted (wavy) pan with a removable bottom for easy presentation and cutting.
Is Raspberry Chocolate a Thing?
You bet!
Raspberry and Chocolate is not a new flavor trend but rather a classic combination.
Over 60 years ago, in 1958, the World Exposition in Brussels showcased what might be the first preview of Raspberry and Chocolate in the form of a praline. A dark Belgian chocolate hand-filled with raspberry fresh cream became what might be the first commercially artisanal chocolate combining these two flavor powerhouses.
This recipe combines Chocolate and Raspberry in a ganache Tart.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make a Chocolate ganache Tart with Raspberries made with a biscuit (cookie) base.
This recipe is for a Chocolate Raspberry Tart no bake style. Keep your oven off and let’s begin!
- Evaporated milk.
- Raspberry liqueur or similar: I used Framboise but Chambord or similar liqueur could also be used. I recommend this raspberry cordial if you prefer an alcohol free version.
- Egg: whole.
- Crumb: made from graham crackers, cookies (biscuits) shortbread, Biscoff cookies etc.
- Butter.
- Chocolate chips: use your choice but a higher percentage of cocoa will yield a richer, more decadent ganache topping.
Flexibility with Ingredients
Adjust this recipe to make the following variations:
- Chocolate Tart with Raspberries – omit the raspberry liqueur and add lots of freeze dried raspberries to the ganache, as well as fresh raspberries as a garnish.
- Raspberry Chocolate Tart with a pecan crust – add 4 ozs of chopped pecans to the crumb mix for some added texture.
- Chocolate Almond Raspberry Tart – add 4 ozs of chopped (and preferably toasted) almonds to the crumb base.
- White Chocolate Raspberry Tart – substitute the dark chocolate chips for white chocolate using the same quantity.
- Chocolate Tart with Raspberry Coulis – omit the raspberry liqueur and drizzle some Raspberry coulis over the ganache once it has set. Make Raspberry Coulis by combining 6 oz fresh or previously frozen raspberries with 1 tsp of sugar and a couple of drops of lemon juice in a blender.
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart Recipe
Scroll down to the recipe card for quantities and a video ‘how to.’
This video also explains how to make the ripples on top of the tart.
Use this recipe to make mini / bite sized Raspberry Tarts. You’ll need a square pan, 9 x 9 inches (22 cms) or equivalent) and cut into squares or rectangles.
Storage of Raspberry Chocolate Tart
Once the raspberries are added to Chocolate and Raspberry Tart, the shelf life of this decadent indulgence decreases to about a day, two at the most. Store the Tart in the refrigerator but bring to room temperature 30 minutes before eating.
Without the fresh raspberry garnish, this Chocolate Raspberry torte cake will last for up to 7 days chilled in the refrigerator.
This dessert can be frozen for up to 3 months. Store it in the original cake pan and cover well with multiple layers of plastic wrap.
Similar Chocolate Based Recipes:
Both Chocolate Bread Pudding with Brioche and Chocolate Mousse Cake use a healthy amount of chocolate!
A Tip From Me
Choose to make this Chocolate Raspberry dessert for a dinner party. It brings a ‘wow’ factor with it! Or, offer to bring it as a dessert when invited to a family or friend’s house. It will not disappoint.
Simply Indulgent Chocolate Raspberry Tart
Ingredients
- 12 oz chocolate chips dark preferably.
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 12 oz cookie crumbs such as graham cracker or digestive (UK & Ireland.)
- 4 tbsp raspberry liqueur
- 1 egg yolk
- 5 tbsp salted butter
Instructions
- Melt the butter and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cookie crumbs and mix well together.
- Pour this mixture into a 9 inch (22 cms) round pan with a removable bottom.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Put the evaporated milk, egg yolk and raspberry liqueur in a pot.
- Bring this mixture very slowly to a low boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Place the chocolate chips in a bowl. Pour the warm milk mixture over the chocolate chips and slowly stir to melt them.
- Remove the chilled crumb base from the refrigerator. Pour this chocolate mixture over the base. Smooth out and create a decoration in the chocolate ganache if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Garnish with fresh raspberries, chocolate curls and chocolate nibs if desired.
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