Gordon Ramsay Chocolate Tart (Classic French Style) Recipe
Indulge in the decadence of a classic French-style dark chocolate tart, crafted with a rich ganache filling encased in a crisp chocolate shortcrust pastry. This dessert is luxurious, intense, and sure to impress any discerning palate.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch tart 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry:
- 1 ¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
For the Ganache Filling:
- 8 oz (225g) dark chocolate (70%), finely chopped
- 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Make the Pastry: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. Rub in the cold butter until the mix resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and cold water, mix until dough forms. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out dough and line a 9-inch tart tin. Prick the base with a fork. Chill again 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Blind bake with parchment and weights for 15 minutes, then remove weights and bake 5–10 more minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Stir in butter, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt. Pour ganache into cooled tart shell. Smooth the top. Chill for at least 2 hours until set. Slice and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Use quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa) for maximum flavor.
- Garnish with gold leaf, sea salt flakes, or berries for a decorative touch.
- Pair with crème fraîche or unsweetened whipped cream for a delightful serving suggestion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chocolate Tart, French Dessert, Ganache Tart, Dark Chocolate Pastry