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Jamie Oliver Chocolate Tart Recipe

Jamie Oliver Chocolate Tart recipe
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Jamie Oliver’s chocolate tart features a buttery shortcrust pastry base filled with a smooth, dark chocolate ganache. The tart is chilled rather than baked after filling, creating a luxurious texture that melts in the mouth. Often garnished with berries or grated chocolate, it balances richness with just the right amount of sweetness.

Ingredients

For the pastry crust:

    • Plain Flour (250g / 2 cups)

    • Cold Butter (125g / 1 stick + 1 tbsp, diced)

    • Icing Sugar (50g / ¼ cup)

    • Egg Yolk (1)

    • Cold Water (2–3 tbsp)

    • Pinch of salt (optional)

For the chocolate filling:

    • Dark Chocolate (300g / 10 oz, 70% cocoa, chopped)

    • Double Cream (300ml / 1¼ cups)

    • Butter (50g / 3½ tbsp)

    • Sea Salt (a pinch, optional for contrast)

    • Optional: Orange zest, vanilla extract, or a splash of liqueur

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the pastry

  • In a bowl, rub the cold butter into the flour and icing sugar until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

  • Stir in the egg yolk and cold water, mixing just until the dough comes together.

  • Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Blind bake the tart shell

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.

  • Roll out the chilled dough and line a greased 9-inch tart tin. Trim the edges.

  • Prick the base, line with baking paper, and fill with baking beans.

  • Bake for 15 minutes, then remove weights and bake for 10 more minutes until golden. Cool completely.

Step 3: Make the chocolate filling

  • Heat the cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat.

  • Add the chopped chocolate and butter, letting them melt. Stir until smooth and glossy.

  • Add a pinch of sea salt or other flavorings if desired.

Step 4: Fill and chill

  • Pour the chocolate ganache into the cooled tart shell. Smooth the top with a spatula.
    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

Step 5: Serve

  • Garnish with fresh raspberries, grated chocolate, whipped cream, or crushed nuts. Slice and serve chilled.

Find it online: https://britishbakingrecipes.co.uk/chocolate-tart/