Description
Experience the ultimate autumn indulgence with this decadent Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Tart. This recipe perfectly balances the earthy, spiced sweetness of roasted pumpkin with the bold, silky richness of premium dark chocolate. Whether you are hosting a festive holiday dinner or simply craving a sophisticated dessert, this tart is a show-stopper that comes together with surprising ease. Designed for busy bakers, the simple crust and no-fuss filling ensure you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying every delicious bite.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup pumpkin purée
8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher), finely chopped
½ cup heavy cream
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl and press firmly into a 9-inch tart pan.
Bake the crust for 8 minutes and let cool completely.
Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes and whisk until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, eggs, and spices.
Fold the chocolate ganache into the pumpkin mixture until combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly wobbly.
Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before serving.
Notes
Keep the tart refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg