Description
Chocolate Pomegranate Tart is a decadent dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate ganache with the vibrant tang of fresh pomegranates. This show-stopping tart features a buttery cocoa crust, making it an ideal centerpiece for any celebration or a cozy night in. Each slice is not only delicious but visually stunning, ensuring it’s a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in softened butter until crumbly. Press mixture into a tart pan evenly.
- Bake crust for about 15 minutes until firm. Allow it to cool completely.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers but does not boil. Remove from heat and stir in dark chocolate until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache into the cooled tart crust and let it sit at room temperature while preparing the topping.
- Once set (approximately one hour), sprinkle fresh pomegranate seeds on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg