If you are looking for a decadent and impressive dessert to make for your next special occasion, look no further than the chocolate meringue tart. This classic French dessert is made with a rich chocolate filling, a crisp meringue topping, and a flaky pastry crust. While it may seem intimidating to make, it is actually quite simple with the right recipe and a little bit of patience. In this article, we will share with you the best recipe for a chocolate meringue tart that is sure to wow your friends and family. From gathering the ingredients to assembling the tart, we will guide you through the process step-by-step to ensure a perfect result.
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CHOCOLATE MERINGUE TART
Provided by Abigail Donnelly
Yield 8 - 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. To make the base, mix the white chocolate and wafers, then press into the base of a 30 cm cake tin. Chill until required. 2. To make the filling, heat the cream until just below boiling point. Place the chocolate into a large bowl, then pour over the hot cream. Stir from the middle using a spatula, until the cream and chocolate are incorporated. Add the butter and mix until melted. Pour the filling onto the tart base and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour. 3. To make the meringue topping, place all the ingredients in a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over a saucepan of cold water over a high heat. Using an electric mixer, whisk at a low speed until the water in the saucepan comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and whisk at a high speed for 7 minutes, or until the meringue is light and fluffy. 4. When the chocolate tart is set, remove from the cake tin and cover the top with the meringue topping.Cook's tip: If you really want to impress, blowtorch the meringue topping before serving. If you don't have a blowtorch, grill it under a very hot grill.Find more chocolate recipes here.
CHOCOLATE MERINGUE TART RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: pre-baked tart shell, chocolate, butter, eggs, egg yolks, plain flour, sugar, egg whites, caster sugar, vanilla extract, wine vinegar, cocoa powder
Provided by Ellie Holland
Categories Desserts
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
- Gently melt the chocolate and butter together over a bain-marie.
- Once combined, take off the heat.
- Stir in the eggs, egg yolks and sugar.
- Fold in the flour.
- Pour into the tart shell.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the meringue by whisking the egg whites with an electric hand whisk.
- Once foamy, gradually add in the sugar, followed by the vanilla and vinegar.
- Whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the cocoa powder.
- Spoon on top of the chocolate tart.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Cut into slices and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 952 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 45 grams
CHOCOLATE TART RECIPE BY TASTY
We researched and tested recipes for weeks to bring you Tasty's ultimate chocolate tart. With its silky, smooth, and creamy chocolate filling and beautiful tender crust, it's easy to see why this dessert won over our hearts and stomachs.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Desserts
Time 3h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the crust: In a food processor, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt and pulse to incorporate. Add the butter, a few cubes at a time, and pulse until broken down to pea-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, vanilla, and water. Slowly drizzle the egg yolk mixture into the food processor and pulse until the dough starts to come together but is not yet fully incorporated, 2-3 minutes.
- Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and shape into a 1-inch-thick disc. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 2 days.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly for easy rolling.
- Place the dough disc between 2 sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll out to an 11-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick, starting from the center and rolling away from you and rotating the dough 90° every few rolls to ensure even thickness. If the edges of the dough crack, use the rolling pin to bring them back together. If the dough softens too much, refrigerate for a few minutes to re-solidify.
- Carefully roll the dough onto the rolling pin, then unroll over a 9-inch tart pan and gently press against the bottom and sides. Roll the rolling pin over the pan to trim the edges of the crust flush with the pan. Patch any holes around the edges with the excess dough. Use a fork to prick holes all over the crust. Freeze for about 20 minutes, until the dough is firm.
- Arrange an oven rack in the center position. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Crumple a sheet of parchment paper in your hands, then unwrap and press flush against the crust, covering the edges to prevent them from burning. Fill the center of the crust with pie weights and spread in an even layer to cover the entire surface.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes, until partially baked and the parchment no longer sticks to the dough. Carefully remove the parchment and pie weights. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and continue baking for another 15 minutes, until the bottom of the crust is starting to brown. Carefully transfer the tart pan to a wire rack and let cool for 30 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).
- Make the filling: Chop the chocolate.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and salt. Warm over medium-low heat until simmering gently around the edges of the pot, about 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, add the chopped chocolate, and stir to combine. Cover for 5 minutes, then uncover and whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla. Slowly pour a bit of the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, to temper, then pour in the remaining chocolate mixture and whisk to combine.
- Strain the filling through a fine-mesh sieve into a spouted measuring cup, then pour into the cooled tart shell and spread evenly with an offset spatula.
- Bake the tart for 25-30 minutes, until the filling is set and the surface is glossy.
- Carefully remove the tart from the oven and transfer to the wire rack to cool for at least 45 minutes.
- Make the mirror glaze: In a small bowl, soak the gelatin sheets in the ice water to bloom, about 5 minutes.
- In a small pot, combine the sugar and room temperature water and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the pot from the heat and sift in the cocoa powder. Stir to combine.
- In another small pot, heat the cream over medium-low heat until starting to simmer. Slowly pour the hot cream into the cocoa mixture and gently whisk to combine. Be careful not to incorporate any air.
- Once the gelatin has softened, lift the sheets from the cold water and wring out any excess water. Add the gelatin sheets to the cocoa and cream mixture and stir until fully dissolved.
- Let the glaze cool until the temperature reaches between 90-110°F (32-43°C), or warm to the touch but no longer hot.
- Strain the glaze through a fine-mesh sieve into a spouted measuring cup. Pour the glaze over the tart, using an offset spatula to cover evenly. Refrigerate the tart for about 1 hour to allow the mirror glaze to set.
- Generously sprinkle flaky sea salt over the tart, then slice and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Enjoy!
- RECIPE BY: Mimo Ahmed
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 36 grams
CHOCOLATE GANACHE TART WITH MERINGUE KISSES
Steps:
- For the pastry: Add the flour, butter, sugar and salt to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on low speed until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs and the butter pieces are in small chunks. Add the egg yolk and mix until just combined and beginning to stick together, 15 seconds maximum.
- Remove the dough from the mixer and shape it into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out 2 round discs about 5 inches each and lay them over two 4 1/2-inch mini fluted tart tins. Press the dough into the edges, trim off the excess, prick the bottoms in several places with a fork and place in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C/350 degrees F. Line the pastry with parchment and fill with dried beans. Bake until the pastry edges are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove the parchment and beans, brush the pastry with the egg yolk and bake until the base of the pastry is golden brown, about 5 minutes more. Let cool.
- For the meringue kisses: Preheat the oven to 100 degrees C/210 degrees F.
- Add the egg whites, vinegar and cream of tartar to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium speed until they begin to get frothy, 1 to 2 minutes. As soon as they are frothy, increase the speed to high and slowly add the sugar a teaspoon a time. Keep whisking until you have added all the sugar and the meringue is stiff and glossy, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Add some food coloring to the end of a toothpick and run it along the inside of a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Place the meringue in the piping bag and pipe small dollops roughly 1/2 inch in diameter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake the meringues until they are no longer glossy, have a matte finish and feel light and airy, about 40 minutes. Turn the oven off and allow the meringues to cool inside with the door closed for 20 minutes. (Makes 30 to 40 meringues.)
- For the chocolate filling: Add the chocolate, butter, cream and sugar to a heat-proof bowl and place it over (but not in) a saucepan pan of simmer water. Gently stir together until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into the cooked pastry shells and chill in the fridge for 40 minutes.
- For the assembly: Place 8 to 10 meringues on top of each chocolate tart. Reserve the remaining for another use. Decorate with some sliced raspberries and basil leaves.
- If left to chill in the fridge overnight, allow the tarts to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
CAST-IRON WHITE CHOCOLATE TART
This decadent dessert is worth every calorie. If you aren't a fan of citrus, leave out the orange flavoring and the white chocolate will shine through. -Phoebe Saad, Framingham, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place biscotti, amaretti cookies and sugar in a food processor; pulse until coarsely ground. Add butter; pulse until combined. Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom of a 9-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. In a small heavy saucepan, mix 1/4 cup sugar and flour. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in white chocolate, butter, orange extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt until chocolate is melted., Preheat oven to 350°. For meringue, in a large bowl, beat egg whites with remaining dash salt on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form. , Transfer hot filling to crust. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing to edge of crust. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
LEFTOVER EASTER CHOCOLATE TART RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chocolate, butter, eggs, egg yolks, sugar, plain flour, pre-baked tart shell, egg whites, caster sugar, vanilla extract, vinegar, cocoa powder
Provided by Ellie Holland
Categories Bakery Goods
Yield 7 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 150°C/300°F.
- Gently melt the chocolate and butter together over a bain-marie.
- Once combined, take off the heat.
- Stir in the eggs, egg yolks and sugar.
- Fold in the flour.
- Pour into the tart shell.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the meringue by whisking the egg whites with an electric hand whisk.
- Once foamy, gradually add in the sugar, followed by the vanilla and vinegar.
- Whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon on top of the chocolate tart.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Cut into slices and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 848 calories, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 39 grams
CHOCOLATE MERINGUE TORTE
This divine dessert is a chocoholic's dream come true with its moist made-from scratch cake and crunchy meringue.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment. Trace two 8-in. circles 1 in. apart on paper; set aside. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa together 2 times; gently fold into batter. Fold in vanilla. Spread evenly over circles. , Bake at 275° for 1 hour. Turn oven off and do not open door; let meringues dry for 1 hour. , Remove from oven; cool on baking sheet. When completely cool, remove meringues from paper; store in an airtight container., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, then egg white, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vinegar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda; add to batter alternately with buttermilk and water., Pour into two 9-in. round baking pans coated with cooking spray and floured. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread 1/2 cup whipped topping over cake layer; top with a meringue and another 1/2 cup topping. Top with second cake layer, 1/2 cup topping, second meringue and remaining topping. Sprinkle with toffee bits and shaved chocolate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHOCOLATE MERINGUES
From the first time I baked these cookies, they've been a lip-smacking success. Old-fashioned and attractive, they make a perfect holiday pastry. I'm the grandmother of six and stay active with a German folk dance group.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Beat in vinegar and vanilla. , Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Fold into egg white mixture; fold in coconut and almonds., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-11 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE S'MORES TART
I created this tart for my kids, who love having s'mores on the fire pit. It's truly indulgent. We simply can't get enough of the billowy marshmallow topping. -Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Place chocolate and butter in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate and butter; let stand 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Pour into prepared tart shell. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., In the top of a double boiler or in a metal bowl over simmering water, combine egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. Beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating on low until a thermometer reads 160°, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl; beat on high until stiff glossy peaks form and mixture is slightly cooled, about 5 minutes., Spread meringue over tart. If desired, heat meringue with a kitchen torch or broil 2 in. from heat until meringue is lightly browned, 30-45 seconds. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CLASSIC MEYER LEMON MERINGUE TART RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fresh meyer lemon juice, granulated sugar, kosher salt, large eggs, large egg yolks, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, water, large egg whites, French pastry tart shell
Provided by Tasty
Categories Desserts
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the Meyer lemon curd: Fill a small pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Place a medium heatproof bowl over the pot, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the Meyer lemon juice, sugar, salt, eggs, and egg yolks to the bowl and cook, whisking constantly, for 10 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and foamy. Add the butter, a cube at a time, whisking continuously until melted and incorporated and the curd thickens. If the mixture has curdled, strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl.
- Make the meringue. In a small pot, combine the water and sugar and boil over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 180°F (82°C), about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
- Increase the mixer speed to high and slowly pour in the hot sugar syrup. Whip until stiff peaks form, 6-8 minutes.
- Add the Meyer lemon curd to the tart shell and spread in an even layer. Dollop the meringue on top of the curd. Use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue until light golden brown. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for one hour until ready to serve.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 72 grams
CHOCOLATE MERINGUE STARS
These light, delicate chocolate meringue cookies sure make for merry munching. Their big chocolate flavor makes it difficult to keep the kids away before they're on the cookie tray. -Edna F. Lee, Greeley, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add vanilla; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gently fold in cocoa. , Insert a large open star tip into a pastry bag; fill half full with meringue. Pipe stars, about 1-1/4 in. in diameter, or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets. , Bake at 300° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from paper; cool on wire racks., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cookies halfway into glaze; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CHOCOLATE MERINGUE TART.
Make and share this Chocolate Meringue Tart. recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nixxy.R
Categories Tarts
Time 3h30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- BASE:.
- Lightly grease a 9-inch fluted tart tin with a removable base.
- Process the cookies until finely chopped. Add the butter and process until combine.
- Press the mixture into the base and up the sides. Chill for 15 minutes.
- FILLING:.
- Melt the chocolate and cream in a double boiler, stirring until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
- Spread the base with a thin layer of chocolate hazelnut spread. Poor the chocolate ganache over the top,. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
- ITALIAN MERINGUE:.
- Combine 2/3 cup of sugar, 1/4 of water and a dash of salt into a small saucepan. Over a medium to high heat bring to the boil. Stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Cook with out stirring until a candy reaches 240 degrees (about 5 minutes).
- Combine cream of tartar and 3 egg whites into a large metal bowl.
- Beat with a mixer on high speed until medium peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar syrup to the egg whites. Beat until firm peaks. Add vanilla.
- Spoon meringue over the chocolate tart. Make the top uneven for a rustic look.
- Use a blow torch or a really hot grill to brown the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.1, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 268.8, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 48.8, Protein 5.3
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your tart.
- Make sure your meringue is stiff. This will help it hold its shape when you bake it.
- Don't overbake the tart. The meringue should be golden brown, but not brown.
- Let the tart cool completely before serving. This will help the meringue set and prevent it from cracking.
- Serve the tart with fresh fruit or whipped cream. This will add a refreshing touch and make your tart even more delicious.
Conclusion:
Chocolate meringue tart is a classic dessert that is both delicious and beautiful. By following these tips, you can make a perfect chocolate meringue tart that will impress your friends and family.
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