CHOCOLATE & CARDAMOM COCONUT TART

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This holiday-worthy tart with a cardamom-scented crust is my nod to our family's Scandinavian heritage. The filling is rich in all the right ways, with coconut, cranberries and chocolate. -Carole Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/3 cups butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 large egg, room temperature
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 cup pistachios
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips, divided
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup white baking chips
Coarsely shredded orange zest, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter, sugar and orange zest until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Add flour and cardamom, mixing well. Divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely chopped; remove. Repeat with cranberries. For filling, in a small bowl combine the chopped cranberries, coconut, 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, milk and 1/3 cup chopped pistachios. , Press half the dough onto bottom and 1/4 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Spread cranberry mixture over dough. Between sheets of waxed paper, roll remaining dough into a 9-in. circle. Remove top sheet of paper. Gently flip dough and place over pistachio filling; remove remaining paper. Press dough around edge to seal. Place pan on a 15x10-in. rimmed baking pan., Bake until golden brown, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; cool completely. Remove rim from pan. Microwave white baking chips on high until melted, stirring every 30 seconds; remove. Repeat with remaining 1/2 cup bittersweet chips. Drizzle tart with white and bittersweet melted chocolate. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup chopped pistachios and, if desired, shredded orange zest., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked tart. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 325°. Place tart on a baking sheet; cover loosely with foil. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary. Cool and top as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Bujji Chinna
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This tart is a must-try for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.


seiful khan
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked me for the recipe.


Yuri Tarted
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This tart is the perfect way to end a meal. It's sweet, but not too heavy, and the flavors are just perfect.


Hafsa Akter
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this tart. The chocolate and cardamom really balance out the coconut flavor.


Boos Shriya
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This tart is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight dessert. I just threw it together in a few minutes and it turned out perfectly.


Minilik Afework
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I love the way the cardamom and coconut complement each other in this tart. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.


The Black Oni
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This tart is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it.


Lugolobi Cathy
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This tart is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.


Afsar Khan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to use up leftover chocolate and coconut.


Princess Espana
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This tart is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The chocolate and coconut are a match made in heaven, and the cardamom adds a nice touch of spice.


Jashin Sheikh
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I made this tart for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up. It's a new favorite in our house.


Adetimo Adetutu
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This tart is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special dinner party, but it's also simple enough to make for a weeknight dessert.


PlushyTycoon YT
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I love the unique flavor of this tart. The cardamom really shines through and gives it a lovely depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Terell Vega
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This tart is so easy to make, yet it looks and tastes like it came from a professional bakery. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Kaitlin Croffut
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but this tart changed my mind. The combination of chocolate, cardamom, and coconut is heavenly. I highly recommend this recipe.


nida kanwal
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This chocolate cardamom coconut tart was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was divine. I will definitely be making this again.