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Decadent and Creamy Chocolate Tart

ByMarina Rizhkov Posted onFebruary 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Finally, a rich, creamy Chocolate Tart anyone can enjoy! Make this gluten-free and dairy-free dessert right at home. You can make it sugar-free too, and it will still be so sweet and delicious.

sliced side view of chocolate tart decorated with chocolate shavings.

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This French chocolate tart is decadent dessert heaven!

A chocolate tart is the dessert of dreams. Chocolate lovers, unite! The perfect chocolate tart has arrived. No need for dairy, animal products, or a difficult to follow recipe.

This tart recipe is a great option for any dessert, whether or not it’s Valentine’s day. Delicious chocolate ganache flavors in the tastiest tart shell with a little crunch is the perfect easy bake dessert!

Sliced chocolate tart on a white cutting board.

For a long time I’ve been wanting to share this easy chocolate tart recipe with you all. The chocolate crust is made up of simple ingredients. The rich chocolate tart filling makes a delicious dessert.

You won’t know what hit you when you take a bite of this tasty chocolate tart! It’s perfect for a dinner party. With easy step-by-step instructions, you’ll have the best dessert ready in no time. It’s great to serve with fresh berries and chocolate shavings on top.

Easy Ways to Customize Your Chocolate Tart

One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to customize. If you love a bit of crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans to the ganache topping. For a boozy twist, a splash of Baileys Irish Cream or Grand Marnier adds a grown-up flair. Feel free to experiment with different crusts, like a classic buttery shortbread base or a nutty almond flour crust for this gluten-free version.

Key Ingredients

Creamy chocolate tart ingredients- coconut milk, cocoa, almond flour, oat flour, maple syrup, dates, butter, and chocolate.

For a gluten-free, flourless chocolate tart, you will need almond flour, oat flour, cacao powder, unsalted butter, and maple syrup with a pinch of sea salt. I use cacao powder for a healthier, sugar-free, and plant-based version. You can also switch out for the cocoa powder.

For the Chocolate Tart Filling:

For a healthy, sweet, rich, and creamy, luxurious chocolate filling, you will need just three ingredients, plus a pinch of salt.

Dates: pitted, submerged in boiled water for 5 minutes.

Chocolate: use any chocolate you like. For a sugar-free option, I use Lakanto, it is Sugar-free and vegan made from monkfruit. Another chocolate option I use is chocolate bars that are 75% dark chocolate or more. A high quality chocolate will reflect in the taste of this tart.

Milk: Full-fat coconut milk.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make a Chocolate Tart:

Step 1: Preparations

Preheat your oven to 350 F degrees . Prepare the 9-inch tart pan by placing 2 stripes of baking paper crosswise. This way, you will easily remove the cake from the pan when it’s done.

Parchment paper crossed in a baking pan.

Step 2: Make the dough

Mix all crust ingredients in a medium bowl.

Chocolate tart crust dough in a glass bowl with a spoon.

Step 3: Layer the crust

With your fingers press the mixture into the tart pan. Use a fork to puncture the bottom.

Step 4: Bake

Bake the crust for 12 minutes. Remove and cool for about 10 min.

Chocolate tart crust fresh baked in a tray.

Step 5: Soften the dates

To make the filling, place the dates in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes, then drain in a colander.

Step 6: Melt chocolate

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to simmer over low heat. Place a bowl on top of the pot. Place chocolate in the bowl and allow the steam to heat the bowl and melt the chocolate, stirring to make the process quicker.

Step 7: Blend filling ingredients

Now combine drained dates, coconut milk and melted chocolate in a blender, along with a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.

Chocolate tart filling in the food processor.

Step 8: Refrigerate

Pour the filling into the crust and refrigerate for about 4 hours, until the filling sets.

Expert Tips

Puncture the crust with a fork before baking to prevent it from puffing up or forming air bubbles.
Allow dates to soak. This makes them soft and easier to blend, contributing to the creamy consistency of the filling.
Allow the tart to chill in the refrigerator for the recommended time (about 4 hours). This will ensure the filling sets perfectly.
Replace the butter with a vegan option to make this a fully vegan chocolate tart!
Infuse extra flavor – A pinch of sea salt, cinnamon, or orange zest elevates the taste.
Make this chocolate ganache tart for the perfect after Christmas dinner dessert. This tart is an ideal restaurant style sweet treat!
Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle on top for a topping with a chocolatey sweet touch!

Recipe FAQs

Can I substitute another sweetener for maple syrup?

Yes, use honey or agave nectar as alternatives to maple syrup. For a vegan tart, I recommend using agave rather than honey.

How to store a chocolate tart?

You can store a chocolate tart in the fridge for up to 3 days after first making it. You can make the tart shell 2 days in advance before making the rich chocolate filling.

Can you make this tart ahead of time?

Yes, because this tart needs to be set in the fridge for at least an hour, you can make it a day ahead. This makes serving super easy for dessert!

What toppings pair well with a chocolate tart?

Try fresh berries, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, sea salt, or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

You can make these sweet dessert recipes the whole family will enjoy:

Make naturally gluten-free Simple Crunchy Recipe for Almond Cookies. They are crisp, easy to bake, and make the perfect treat!
Make Spiced Honey Roasted Pears in 30 minutes with melt-in-your-mouth delicious autumn flavors.
A soft and sweet Russian Walnut Roll is the ideal dessert for a holiday spread!

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Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.