About
Black Forest Tart is proof that some flavor combinations work even outside of their original dessert. Instead of a cake, Black Forest Tart serves up a crumbly, buttery chocolate cookie crust, the perfect platform for an ethereally light and creamy chocolate filling and a bold, bright cherry topping. The tartness and fruitiness of the cherries contrast with the richness of the chocolate for a wonderful balance of flavors, which keeps you coming back for more. You'll never miss the flavor-forest-for-the-trees with this treat!
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- For the topping:
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Lightly grease an 11-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom.
Step 3 -In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs and 1/4 cup of the sugar.
Step 4 -Stir in 1/4 cup of the melted butter.
Step 5 -Press the buttered crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared fluted tart pan.
Step 6 -Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 7 -Let the crust cool on a wire rack.
Step 8 -In a microwave, melt the remaining butter and 6 ounces of the chocolate.
Step 9 -Stir the butter and the chocolate together until smooth and allow the chocolate mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 10 -In a large bowl, beat the eggs, the remaining sugar, the vanilla, and the salt until thickened, about 4 minutes.
Step 11 -Blend the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
Step 12 -Stir in the flour and mix well.
Step 13 -Pour the chocolate filling into the crust.
Step 14 -Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 15 -Let the tart cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 16 -Spread the pie filling over the top of the tart.
Step 17 -In a microwave, melt the remaining chocolate and the heavy cream.
Step 18 -Stir the chocolate mixture until smooth and allow it to cool for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Step 19 -Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the tart.
Step 20 -Allow the tart to chill until set, about 40-45 minutes.
Step 21 -Serve.
