Chocolate Strawberry Tart

When not diving or traveling, I am always in the kitchen, cooking up something good. Larry and I don’t usually do anything for Valentine’s Day since my birthday is just the week before. I’d much rather do something special for my birthday than for Valentine’s Day. But I did make a delicious chocolate strawberry tart for the occasion. We shared it with Mike and Lauren over game night.

I made a chocolate pate sucre, or chocolate sugar crust and baked it.

Chocolate Pate Sucre

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup black or dark cocoa powder

dash of salt

6 TBSP cold butter, cubed

1 egg

5-7 TBSP heavy whipping cream

Add all the dry ingredients and the butter to a food processor and process for about 30 seconds to a minute. Then add the egg and cream and mix until it all forms into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.

When ready to use the dough, roll it out to fit into a tart pan, and press firmly into the pan. Preheat the oven to 375* F or 191*C and bake until it is set and firm. Allow the tart shell to cool completely before filling.

I made custard Jeanne Dear, Can You Make Me Some Custard for my filling and generously filled the tart shell. Once the shell was full of as much custard as it could hold, I added a layer of strawberry slices. Then added some whipped cream and topped it all with a sprinkling of black onyx sugar.

It was pretty easy-peasy and beautifully delicious. It was also perfect for Valentine’s Day or the day of love. But this sweet tart will win over your sweetheart any day. It’s not just for Valentine’s Day. 🙂

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.

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Author: ajeanneinthekitchen

I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

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  4. I love strawberries and I love chocolate, just not together. In fact, I don’t like any fruit with chocolate. I like my chocolate with more chocolate, caramel and coffee. That said, I’m sure the tart was delicious.

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