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Chocolate Tart

February 9, 2015 by Maureen 55 Comments

Chocolate Tart

Valentine’s Day is nearly here and I wanted to make a special dessert for John.  It didn’t need to be big because he’s not a big dessert lover but it needed to be chocolate.  You know, that chocolate that gets you in the mood?  Oh, right, maybe chocolate doesn’t do that for everyone.

Remember when I told you that after John’s heart attack he just started feeling better and then his computer died? No matter what he tried, it just wouldn’t reboot.

We think it’s probably because he has his office door open to the balcony much of the time and we live along the water and only 5 minutes from a surf beach so we do get ocean spray.  All my appliances have a bit of rust here and there and that’s all due to the salt water. There is a price for living in paradise.

Living with a programmer with no decent computer has not been easy. I could have the title of saint but I won’t push it. He’s been worried and stressed and that’s not a good thing for someone dealing with a recent heart attack. The new computer seemed to take forever to build.

Chocolate Tart

Today his new computer arrived. He had the cutest grin that went from ear to ear when he said, “Did you see how BIG it is?” When he got it cranked up and IM installed he sent me a message that said, “It’s quickish.”

I replied, “Only ish???  For that much money it should be fasty fast!”

Chocolate Tart

“No programmer will ever tell you that his computer is fast enough, Maureen.”

Then it was dinner time and no John. I wanted to watch the news because there were all sorts of government goings on today. There was a ruling party revolt against the prime minister who once said that ‘nobody was the suppository of all wisdom.’ He survived the spill motion but I wanted to watch the interview and I didn’t want to watch it twice.

Graham cracker and chocolate crust

Finally, about 8pm he came down and announced his computer was really good. We had a nice dinner, watched the news and the interview and then I brought out this tart. It’s got a graham cracker and chocolate crust topped with thick chocolate pudding like you’d make for a pie. I topped it with cream and Bob’s your uncle.

I think if I made it again I’d make little tarts and just a couple of them because I’ll have to take the rest of this over to the nursing home tomorrow or I’ll eat it all.

Easy Chocolate Tart

5.0 from 16 reviews
Chocolate Tart is for Lovers
 
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Prep time
25 mins
Cook time
7 mins
Total time
32 mins
 
This dessert was made using a Thermomix but it can easily be made using a food processor and a saucepan.
Author: Maureen Shaw
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6
Ingredients
Graham Cracker and Chocolate Crust
  • 1¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa (I used Dutch processed)
  • ⅓ cup icing / powdered sugar
  • 80 grams (about 6 tablespoons) melted butter
Chocolate Filling
  • 80 grams sugar
  • 20 grams cocoa
  • 4 eggs
  • 50 grams cornflour / cornstarch
Instructions
Graham Cracker and Chocolate Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 180C / 350F
  2. Put the graham cracker crumbs, icing sugar and cocoa in the Thermomix (or food processor) and whiz for 5 seconds on speed 6.
  3. Pour the crumb mixture into a bowl and pour over the melted butter and stir with a fork until combined.
  4. Pat into a tart pan and place in preheated oven for 13 minutes.
  5. Set aside.
Chocolate Filling
  1. Place sugar and cocoa in the Thermomix and whiz for 5 seconds on speed 7.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and set the temperature to 90 and speed 4 for 7 minutes.
  3. Pour over tart shell, cover with plastic wrap and chill.
  4. Decorate with whipped cream and serve.
Notes
If you want to make the filling in a saucepan whisk everything together over medium heat until the mixture is quite thick. Don't boil. Remove from heat and pour over tart.
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Comments

  1. Oana says

    February 9, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    Simple and easy, who wouldn’t love that?! Oh and loaded with chocolate, that word itself – chocolate – is enough to make this recipe a success.

    Reply
  2. gloria says

    February 10, 2015 at 12:53 am

    Im glad he has a new and good computer Mauren!!
    And this chocolate tart look georgeous!!
    I love yours pics look beautiful!
    xo

    Reply
  3. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    February 10, 2015 at 1:36 am

    This gorgeous chocolate tart and a new computer?! John is a very lucky man!!! Hope you guys have a fantastic Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  4. Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says

    February 10, 2015 at 1:52 am

    This tart looks incredible .. love the dark, intense chocolate color. I love it.

    Reply
  5. Carol Preibis says

    February 10, 2015 at 2:02 am

    Looks and sounds amazing.

    I’ll bet this will end up in my “keeper” file.

    Thanks, and Happy Valentine’s Day

    Cheers, Carol

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      February 11, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks so much for visiting, Carol!

      Reply
  6. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    February 10, 2015 at 2:36 am

    This tart looks amazing, Maureen! And I’m so glad that John got his new ‘BIG’ computer. 😉

    Reply
  7. Padaek says

    February 10, 2015 at 2:53 am

    That’s one great looking chocolate tart! Great idea to make them into little tarts too. Lucky John and lucky nursing home. Have a great week! 🙂

    Reply
  8. SallyBR says

    February 10, 2015 at 3:20 am

    Ok, Maureen… you do that to tease me, right? The “Bob’s your uncle” thing. Which OBVIOUSLY I had to google. (sigh)

    Bob is your uncle… that is SOME expression!

    gotta have to use it at some point, you know use it or lose it (= forget it)

    Great tart, and glad you survived the lack of computer ordeal…. but we both know you are married to an angel, right? 😉

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      February 11, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      Bob’s your uncle is an English phrase that I first learned when I saw Mary Poppins for the first time. LOL See what having children does for you? 🙂 Yes, he’s an angel all right, happy as can be with his new computer that’s the size of a volkswagen.

      Reply
  9. A_Boleyn says

    February 10, 2015 at 3:50 am

    Chocolate and more chocolate. Tasteee…

    Reply
  10. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says

    February 10, 2015 at 4:17 am

    OMG – I WANT a piece – NOW:) I love dark chocolate and this just looks beautiful – Maureen.

    Reply
  11. David Crichton says

    February 10, 2015 at 4:25 am

    Excellent tart, Maureen. Think I’d have my cheesecake for dinner and chocolate tart for pudding. We are adults, who says you can’t have two desserts for dinner!

    Reply
  12. Jacki says

    February 10, 2015 at 5:02 am

    Looks great. I can’t wait to try this.
    Is the 90 deg. F or C? I will need to do this stove top (double boiler) I am assuming it is C and the conversion would be ~200F
    I’m so glad John got a computer that he really likes, my other-halves computer has been out for repairs for over a month now, what a whiny baby 🙂 and the moping.
    Maybe chocolate tart is the answer!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      February 11, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      it’s 90C because you don’t want it to boil. 🙂 Yes, the whining and moping does make me roll my eyes.

      Reply
  13. Sandra - The Foodie Affair says

    February 10, 2015 at 5:17 am

    This tart is, scrumptious! Rich and chocolate treats sounds good anytime! Yep, my husband has the same computer philosophy! Faster and lots of gig-somethings ; )

    Reply
  14. Veronica (Roni) says

    February 10, 2015 at 5:17 am

    Omg! it looks divine Maureen!
    Rich & sumptuous & only a slither needed,,,,
    Happy dance just looking at it :)) xx

    Reply
  15. Hotly Spiced says

    February 10, 2015 at 6:11 am

    I’m glad John’s computer woes are over and I do hope the new computer is fasty fast. I love the look of your chocolate tart – it’s so dark and well, chocolatey. You will be warmly welcomed when you turn up to the nursing home with this xx

    Reply
  16. Olivia @mademoiselleinsydney says

    February 10, 2015 at 6:44 am

    Glad John’s computer’s working well 🙂 I’d love to have rust from the ocean on my appliances and be 5 min away from paradise!!
    This chocolate tart looks delicious!

    Reply
  17. Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen says

    February 10, 2015 at 7:17 am

    Maureen, I popped by to pick up that pork belly recipe that I have been lusting after for the past few days and I see you have made dessert as well. Just in time for St V! I’m totally envious of John’s new computer. Fastish will do for me – I think there is an abacus at the back of mine it is so ancient!

    Reply
  18. Amanda (@lambsearshoney) says

    February 10, 2015 at 7:37 am

    Wow -gorgeous tart, Maureen. Just what I felt like last night, in fact – wish I’d been up your way!

    Reply
  19. Roberta says

    February 10, 2015 at 7:47 am

    You can never, NEVER go wrong with chocolate. This looks decadent.

    Reply
  20. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says

    February 10, 2015 at 7:49 am

    Congratulations to John on the new computer! Now you can all relax 🙂 Love this chocolate tart. It would be too hard to resist eating the whole thing. From Judith Viorst, Love & Guilt & The Meaning Of Life, Etc, “Strength is the capacity to break a Hershey bar into four pieces with your bare hands – and then eat just one of the pieces.” I totally agree!

    Reply
  21. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:00 am

    A man without his computer = chaos… over the years, Peter had three PCs to my one iMac… each of his died, one after the other… he was like a bear with a sore head without them. I finally convinced him to go with an iMac… and, apart from a couple of glitches, we’ve lived happily ever after.

    Glad John has his new one… may it work forever… and thank you for a beautiful chocky tart!

    Reply
  22. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Your dessert looks so good!!
    Congratulations on John’s new computer! Sounds like he really likes it!

    Reply
  23. Mary Frances says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:09 am

    I’m so happy to hear John likes his new computer! From all you’ve had to deal with these last few weeks you should definitely be canonized, especially for this tart – it’s GORGEOUS!!!

    Reply
  24. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Your dessert looks great!
    Congratulations on Johns new computer, sounds like he really likes it!

    Reply
  25. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Glad John’s new computer is a good one. And quickish is a good word! Anything chocolate floats my boat . This is terrific — thanks.

    Reply
  26. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I’ve been seeing your FB updates about John’s new computer, rather amusing. 🙂 Sooooo, this tart looks freakin’ delicious, Maureen! 🙂 Hope you guys have a wonderful VDay, I’ll be fundraising for Menslink at the Multicultural Festival, very romantic.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      February 11, 2015 at 8:37 pm

      Never live with a programmer who has no decent computer. Just a word to the wise. 🙂

      Reply
  27. Nancy | Plus Ate Six says

    February 10, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    It cracks me up that you IM each other from different rooms:) Gorgeous chocolate tart – I bet the oldies wolfed it down.

    Reply
  28. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

    February 10, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    Maureen I actually groaned when I first saw this in a get-in-my-belly way. I’m glad John has his computer back. I can imagine it would have been tough although part of me thinks perhaps it was a sign for him to take it easy? He’s very lucky to have such a wonderful wife to make him treats like this.

    Reply
  29. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    February 10, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    What a decadent tart and just perfect for Valentine’s Day! I’m sure you have been quite the saint ;).

    Reply
  30. Gourmet Getaways says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    Seems like not-so-good news bring out the best in you! The chocolate tart looked great. Love the texture, too!!!

    Julie & Alesah
    Gourmet Getaways xx

    Reply
  31. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    This tart looks amazing a real chocoholics dream 😀 I am so pleased to hear John’s new computer is up to scratch! But a geek will never truly be happy and will always be looking for the next GB of RAM!

    Reply
  32. April J Harris says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    I’m glad all the computer issues are sorted out – it can be so frustrating when your computer doesn’t work! Love this beautiful Chocolate Tart, Maureen. It looks so rich and creamy – definitely the food of love!

    Reply
  33. movita beaucoup says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    That tart is gorgeous! Also, I trust Apple to build my computers, because I could never, ever do it myself. Not without about 100 tarts, anyway.

    Reply
  34. Kim | a little lunch says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    Wishing you and John an extra-special Valentine’s Day, Maureen. xo This cake is sure to make it so. Swoon…

    Reply
  35. Linda says

    February 11, 2015 at 3:12 am

    Oooh, I’m all about chocolate for Valentine’s! and I love the simple, pure ingredients. I like the idea of mini tarts as I’m with you, I’d sliver that till it was all gone! Happy day for John…chocolate and technology!

    Reply
  36. MyMansBelly says

    February 11, 2015 at 3:48 am

    John might have inspired me to finally switch over to my new-ish computer. I hate switching computers…such a pain. But maybe if I had a slice of this as my reward I might just do it without as much griping.

    Reply
  37. Shashi RunninSrilankan says

    February 11, 2015 at 4:49 am

    Chocolate is my addiction – and this tart is just so rich and chocolatey!
    Glad John finally got his big, quickish computer-if y’all were here in Atlanta, I would gladly have helped you eat this tart Maureen 😉

    Reply
  38. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    February 11, 2015 at 5:10 am

    Maureen this is a beautiful tart – just enough chocolate for me! I would have to give it away too – because if it sits in my refrigerator it would call to me at different times – chocolate knows my name! Glad the computer is up and running – and fast enough for now!

    Reply
  39. Eva Taylor says

    February 11, 2015 at 8:41 am

    Such a lovely Valentine’s dessert; I will only make very small desserts for fear of eating all of them! Either that or I just put them in the freezer, but that doesn’t stop us sometimes because the frozen dessert if often as good, if not better than the original! I’m glad John is feeling better.

    Reply
  40. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

    February 11, 2015 at 10:25 am

    That looks outstanding Maureen and looks quickish to make! Which is a good thing because I am told my computer is very slowish.

    Reply
  41. Chris @ The Café Sucré Farinec says

    February 11, 2015 at 11:13 am

    So glad the computer arrive. Who knows what wonderful invention he’ll come up with next? We need him to have a good computer! I’m drooling over that dessert, I know he loved it! YUM!

    Reply
  42. Anne@FromMySweetHeart says

    February 11, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Gorgeous, gorgeous tart Maureen! I love the graham/chocolate crust….but I don’t know how the chocolate pudding ever made it inside! So glad John got a new computer. A new computer and a chocolate tart…..all is right in the world! : )

    Reply
  43. Ash-foodfashionparty says

    February 11, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Yayyy for a new computer, I totally know and understand how it is to live with a tech savvy person. Sometimes it’s a bit annoying.
    Well, your tart is another story, omg, it’s so smooth and decadent.

    Reply
  44. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    February 11, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    Man that looks incredible! 😮 And Saint Maureen? That has a lovely ring to it 😀

    Reply
  45. Glamorous Glutton says

    February 11, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    I can’t imagine being without my laptop so I can only guess at how frustrated a programmer might be. So glad the new one is fasty fast. Great looking tart and the crust sounds really delicious. They’ll love it and you at the nursing home. GG

    Reply
  46. Flor de Maria says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:46 am

    Hi
    You said ” Place sugar and chocolate….” But I don’t see chocolate in the list of ingredientes, am I missing something? I am planning to make this for Valentines. Thanks

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      February 12, 2015 at 7:34 am

      Ack! I meant cocoa! Many apologies!

      Reply
  47. Suzanne Perazzini says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    That looks incredibly good. I love the side on view. It almost looks like three layers.
    When your livelihood depends on a computer, you feel bereft without it. I feel for John.

    Reply
  48. The Ninja Baker says

    February 14, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Swooooooning, Maureen! Gents like our hubbies may get excited about computers and allow their moods to be dictated by the demanding mistresses…But, my heart goes pitter patter looking at your gorgeous Graham crusted chocolate tart! Hope there are ample chairs in the nursing home…Want to make sure you catch those fainting residents and nurses =)

    Reply
  49. Judy @Savoring Today says

    February 15, 2015 at 4:38 am

    Oh yum! We were looking for a chocolate dessert for tonight and here it is! Yes, it HAS to be chocolate and this one is easy too. Love the photo, BTW, so tempting. Happy Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  50. Eva says

    February 15, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    I think John had one of the best day in his life ! The new computer arrived and he has an excellent tarte of chocolate ! What else ? Live is perfect (some days) 😉

    Reply

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