Chocolate Tart with Cream and Strawberries

Here is the recipe for a delicious chocolate tart with cream and strawberries.

Ingredients

• For the shortcrust pastry:

  • 250 g of 00 flour
  • 125 g cold butter, cubed
  • 100 g powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • A pinch of salt
  • Grated zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)

• For the chocolate ganache:

  • 200 g good-quality dark chocolate
  • 200 ml fresh cream

• For the topping:

  • 250 ml fresh whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Fresh strawberries to taste
  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for decoration (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by preparing the shortcrust pastry. In a bowl, mix the flour with the powdered sugar and the pinch of salt. Add the cold butter cut into cubes and quickly work with your fingertips until you get a sandy mixture. Add the egg and lemon zest (if used), and work until you get a homogeneous dough. Form a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

2. Roll out the dough into an even layer and line a tart pan, prick the base with a fork and bake at 180 °C for about 20-25 minutes or until golden. Once ready, let it cool completely.

3. Prepare the chocolate ganache. Break the chocolate into a bowl. In a saucepan, bring the cream almost to a boil and pour it over the chocolate. Let it rest for a minute and then stir until you get a smooth and homogeneous cream. Pour the ganache over the cooled tart base and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

4. Whip the fresh cream with the powdered sugar until firm and fluffy. Place the whipped cream in a piping bag with a star tip and decorate the surface of the now-set ganache with dollops of cream.

5. Wash the strawberries, pat them dry, halve or slice them and arrange on the cream. If desired, further decorate with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.

The chocolate tart with cream and strawberries is ready to be served!

Trivia

The tart is a classic dessert of Italian pastry-making and the addition of chocolate ganache makes it an even more indulgent treat. It is important to use high-quality chocolate to achieve the best flavor in the ganache. This dessert is an excellent choice for special occasions or simply to indulge in a moment of pure pleasure.