Description
This St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Tart is a rich, silky dessert with a deep dark chocolate filling in a crisp pie crust. Topped with a festive white chocolate shamrock, this elegant yet simple tart is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day parties, holiday desserts, and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 premade pie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 white chocolate bar (for shamrock decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Pre-bake the pie crust according to package directions. Let it cool completely.
- Make the chocolate filling: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until warm (do not boil). Pour over the chopped dark chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Enhance the flavor: Stir in butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fill and chill: Pour the chocolate mixture into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Create the shamrock decoration: Melt the white chocolate and pipe a shamrock shape onto parchment paper. Let it harden, then carefully place it on top of the tart before serving.
Notes
- Use a homemade tart crust for a more rustic flavor.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the richness of the dark chocolate.
- For extra St. Patrick’s Day flair, tint the white chocolate green before piping the shamrock.
- Store in the refrigerator and serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- chill time: 2 hours
- Method: No-Bake Filling
- Cuisine: American, Holiday Treat
