Chocolate Strawberry Tart

By á-3151

This decadent dessert features cocoa powder, dark chocolate and strawberries, rich in compounds associated with falling in love. You’ll love this dessert!

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1/2 cup unsalted, organic butter
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 whole egg
• 1/2 cup unrefined dark brown cane sugar (muscovado)
• 1 beaten egg white
• Filling:
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unrefined dark brown cane sugar (muscovado)
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 lb. fresh strawberries, sliced in half
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 oz. dark chocolate (70% or darker), coarsely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Crust:

Combine all ingredients except beaten egg white using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Pat dough in 12-inch tart pan, and chill in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush surface of dough with beaten egg white. Bake 10 minutes.

Filling:

Beat eggs, sugar, and cream together in medium bowl. Lay strawberries on previously baked dough in attractive pattern. Drizzle egg mixture over fruit. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle chopped chocolate over tart. Allow tart to cool to room temperature. Serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream. Refrigerate leftover portions.