I enjoy being in the kitchen. 10 years ago I would not have said that. But since discovering Food Blogs, Great Cookbooks, and Fabulous Foodies (now Friends) my idea of a good time is baking and cooking.
Just this past week a Far Away Foodie Friend – Leslie – and I baked Malgieri’s Bittersweet Chocolate Tart. Not in the same kitchen, she’s in California, but almost together texting about the tart and what each of us was doing.
Made with a simple Cookie Dough crust this little tart can be simple or elegant depending on how you garnish it. I just used some cinnamon whipped cream (From the Pumpkin Pecan Buttermilk Tart) and it was perfect. Very chocolately. Very delicious.
One half of the recipe was enough for 3 mini tarts. One to share, two to give away (Yeah! Right!). The only change I made was to use Dark Corn Syrup. Only because I discovered I didn’t have Light. Leslie and I were afraid it would over power the chocolate, but it didn’t. I think it just added another layer of flavor.
I know others have made this tart: Kayte, Phyl, Renee, Abby,Andrea. And I know their families enjoyed every sweet chocolatey bite, so go check out their tarts, please.
May 14, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Love your picture! This tart was so, so yummy…your post makes me want to rush into the kitchen to bake it again! =)
May 15, 2011 at 3:48 AM
What a beauty, this is. When Leslie is around, there is always something beautiful on the horizon but this one is to your credit.
May 15, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I bet the flavor of this with the cinnamon whipped cream was fantastic! I had a lot of fun making this one with you!
May 15, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Your tart looks so good! I’m going shopping today, and I have bittersweet chocolate on my list. I need it for the chocolate orange tart, but I thought I would get enough to make this one again, too.
May 15, 2011 at 12:41 PM
What a fun bake-along! The tart looks just lovely, and I especially love that dollop of whipped cream on the top. That’s just fabulous.
May 15, 2011 at 10:24 PM
Wow! I keep seeing all of the amazing things you guys have been making from that book. I absolutely need to get my hands on it to check it out!
May 17, 2011 at 8:46 PM
I think the tart itself might be a tad rich for me, but I am super intrigued by the cookie dough crust. I have to try that soon!
June 5, 2011 at 9:53 PM
That looks so good and I love that little plate, it’s so much fun. Guys here loved this one so much! Yours is so cute and pretty and elegant looking.