Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Have your pastry ring ready.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, icing sugar, cocoa powder, and salt for the tart base.
- Add the melted butter and vanilla, then mix until you get a smooth, thick paste.
- Knead the dough briefly and flatten it into a circle larger than your pastry ring.
- Bake the tart base for 10 minutes until dry and set.
- Immediately press the pastry ring into the hot pastry and let it cool.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, whole eggs, and sugar together.
- Whisk in the cornstarch and salt until smooth.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream until steaming. Slowly add to the egg mixture to temper.
- Return mixture to the saucepan and cook, whisking continuously until thick and bubbling.
- Remove from heat, strain if necessary, and stir in the chopped dark chocolate until melted and smooth.
- Pour the custard into the cooled tart base still in the ring.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles.
- Let cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove the ring and glaze with warmed jam before serving.
Notes
Serve slightly cool or cold for the best texture. Use the jam glaze sparingly for a shiny finish without overwhelming the chocolate flavor.
