Tuesdays with Dorie: Chocolate Cream Tart
April 28, 2009 at 3:22 am | Posted in groups, pies & tarts, pudding/mousse, sweet things, tuesdays with dorie | 49 Comments
TWD started April with a Banana Cream Pie, moved on to two intense chocolate desserts and, thanks to Kim of Scrumptious Photography, we ended April with a Chocolate Cream Tart. It’s as if we’ve come full circle, really. Okay, maybe that’s pushing it, but sometimes I think it’s funny how the choices each month shake out.
Chocolate pastry cream with whipped cream on top, all in a chocolate crust– oh my word! I went halvsies with this week’s recipe, and had plenty for six individual-sized tarts. These little guys are super-chocolaty and super-good! R and I ate them in contented silence…then neither of us could move to do the dishes afterward! Some thought that all that chocolate was a bit too much, and opted for a plain tart crust instead. Personally, I wouldn’t change a thing. I was quite happy to try out Dorie’s chocolate shortbread crust recipe, and liked it a lot. I did find, though, that when making the dough, it was a little dry. I had to add a couple teaspoons of milk to get it to come together, but then it was pretty easy to work with.
For the recipe, see Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan, or read Kim’s post. Don’t forget to check out the TWD Blogroll!
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I loved this tart too! I didn’t think there was too much chocolate at all, but then I do love chocolate. Your tarts look really cute!
Comment by Bria— April 28, 2009 #
Love the sprinkles. My tart is in progress – always running late!
Comment by Mermaid Sweets— April 28, 2009 #
absolutely delicious. You can t go wrong with chocolate eh? 🙂 yummy
Comment by snooky doodle— April 28, 2009 #
YUM!! Beautiful! I’m with you, I didn’t change a thing and thought it was perfect. I loved everything about it 🙂
Comment by Amanda— April 28, 2009 #
That looks creamy and delicious! 🙂
Comment by Karen— April 28, 2009 #
This tart was absolutely fabulous!
I added a bit of hazelnut coffee creamer to mine.
Comment by chocolatechic— April 28, 2009 #
on voit parfaitement le côté crémeux ! ta photo est extrêmement gourmande 🙂
Comment by isabelle— April 28, 2009 #
I Loved these, too. Had to keep myself from eating them all at one sitting – except I’d have been so sick if I had. Luckily I have a little more will power. 🙂
Comment by Kara— April 28, 2009 #
Goodness. Those tarts look fabulous!
Comment by juju73— April 28, 2009 #
Yes, I’m also a big fan of the double chocolate cream pie. Your chocolate sprinkles looks so cute!
Comment by Amy— April 28, 2009 #
I’m sure I couldn’t move after having one of that too! It was a battle with the boyfriend as we shared one. Still that looks really good! especially with the chocolate sprinkles!
Comment by Sihan— April 28, 2009 #
So cute with those little sprinkles on the top. I just love the mini versions of these things…great job! Very pretty.
Comment by Kayte— April 28, 2009 #
Perfect, perfect, perfect, as always! My tart dough was also dry, but I added water and absolutely ruined it! So glad you were able to make halfsies and make it work!
Comment by Teanna— April 28, 2009 #
I loved the crust as well. looks cute with the jimmies on top!
Comment by Spike— April 28, 2009 #
Scrumptious. Looks sinfully good.
Comment by Magali— April 28, 2009 #
Just beautiful!! I really loved this, although, I think next time I’ll try it with the Sweet Tart dough instead.
Comment by Amy (Sing for your supper)— April 28, 2009 #
Looks delicious! K x
Comment by kristina— April 28, 2009 #
I have to say (and yes, I am biased) but this has probably been one of my favorite month’s as a whole so far! Your little tarts are just too cute for words!
Comment by Holly— April 28, 2009 #
Chocolate comas are an occupational hazard, but sooo worth it. Awesome looking tarts- love the old school sprinkles.
Comment by Beryl— April 28, 2009 #
This was an excellent tart, wasn’t it. Not too much chocolate at all. And yours looks terrific.
Comment by teaandscones— April 28, 2009 #
Looks fabulous!
Comment by Carolyn— April 28, 2009 #
divine. they look absolutely divine!
Comment by Mary Ann— April 28, 2009 #
I’m glad you enjoyed this… we did too, although I made them in Ginger Snaps crumb crust.
Very nice shot of your minis, Steph!
Comment by vibi— April 28, 2009 #
So cute love the minis love the sprinkles!
Comment by Jamie— April 28, 2009 #
Sprinkle me! Love the look of your chocolate tart!
I did have a chocolate coma, so I made pecan pie tarts to please the hubs! 😉
Comment by Sugar B— April 28, 2009 #
The sprinkles were a simple and smart touch! I thought it was a great dessert, in all of it’s chocolaty goodness!
Comment by pamela— April 28, 2009 #
Your mini looks fabulous! Love the chocolate sprinkles 🙂 I usually halve the recipes but I went with a full one this week. I’m still making mine but think it’s going to be yummy!
Comment by Tracey— April 28, 2009 #
Your tart looks wonderful! I agree, I wouldn’t change a thing.
Comment by pinkstripes— April 28, 2009 #
Your tart looks lovely! My crust was really dry and crumbly. I wish I would have though to add some milk! It seemed fine when I pressed it into the tart pans though.
Comment by Kimberly— April 28, 2009 #
I’m with you…I wouldn’t change a thing, it was just so good. Your minis are so cute!
Comment by Leslie— April 28, 2009 #
I’m diggin on those sprinkles!
Comment by howtoeatacupcake— April 28, 2009 #
An excellent idea to make minis. Great job.
Comment by Heather Peskin— April 28, 2009 #
All these tarts I’m seeing are making me want to make this again! Looks GREAT!
Comment by Katrina— April 28, 2009 #
I added some water to my pie crust to make it come together. I loved this too
Comment by Tammy— April 28, 2009 #
Looks wonderful. I love your chocolate sprinkles. I enjoyed this tart too.
Comment by Mary— April 28, 2009 #
love that you put chocolate sprinkles on top 🙂 great job
Comment by Jaime— April 28, 2009 #
you know, i also halved the recipe and added a whole egg yolk by mistake. at first i wasn’t sure about it but it really helped my dough come together and i could smoosh it with no problems. much better than dealing with crumbly dough! your tart looks awesome.
Comment by Karen— April 28, 2009 #
Bring on the chocolate on chocolate combo. Sounds totally delicious, and your pic is just making my mouth water. Really, I don’t think much can be a chocolate cream tart. How sophisticated yet comfort-food-y! Loving it.
Comment by Elyse— April 28, 2009 #
Sprinkles…. PERFECT! I agree – the folk that ate mine LOVED the crust – and in fact, everything. I wouldn’t change anything…. yours look fantastic. Those choco-sprinkles are the perfect touch!
Comment by mikejdunlap— April 29, 2009 #
I am a fan of Dorie too, your chcolat tart is amazingly graceful.
Comment by Big Boys Oven— April 29, 2009 #
You know you have a winner when it is consumed in contented silence!
Comment by Carol Peterman— April 29, 2009 #
Your photo is making me crave another bite of this delicious tart! I also thought the recipe was perfect as is.
Comment by Linda @ Tender Crumb— April 29, 2009 #
What a great idea to add milk to the crumbly dough! I wish I had done that too. Great looking chocolate tart, glad that you enjoyed it!
Comment by Piggy— April 29, 2009 #
SO cute! I really like the chocolate crust, too. My sister was disappointed that it wasn’t sweeter, like an Oreo crust, but I thought it complemented the filling without going over the top.
Comment by Rebecca— April 29, 2009 #
Looks Awesome! Great job!
Comment by Michele— May 3, 2009 #
I think I have to get my hands on this cookbook. It looks great.
Comment by melanger— May 3, 2009 #
It looks so rich and decadent!
Comment by stacielk— May 4, 2009 #
Your tart looks great–the sprinkles on top are a nice touch. =) I really loved the way the crust, filling and whipped cream came together, too.
Comment by Di— May 6, 2009 #
Yes, it was rich and delish, but sometimes it’s worth it and this is one of those times. Yours looks absolutely amazing!! As always! 😉
Comment by Shari— May 15, 2009 #