Description
Savor the delightful combination of chocolate and cherries in these indulgent Black Forest Tarts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 2–3 cups fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream or cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 8 whole cherries (for decoration)
- 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Add the cold, small pieces of unsalted butter to the dry mixture and work in until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Gradually add ice water until the dough starts to come together.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and press it into a tart pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the chilled crust for 15-20 minutes until firm and crisp. Let it cool completely.
- Spread raspberry jam over the cooled crust.
- Arrange the pitted and halved fresh cherries on top of the jam.
- Whip heavy cream, sour cream, and powdered sugar until soft peaks form and top the cherries.
- Garnish with whole cherries and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg