The chocolate tart with strawberry jam delights those who taste it due to the special combination of chocolate and this type of jam, although it would be more correct to say preserves.
In particular, the one used in this recipe is one of the preserves I make myself with a reduced amount of sugar compared to the classic version.
This allows for a product where the fruit used is even more prominent.
A generous spread of it will sit on a delicious homemade shortcrust pastry.
Simple ingredients that we usually all have in the pantry, with which you can see how to make a dessert that presents well and is suitable for any occasion, from a simple morning breakfast to a dessert for special holidays like Valentine’s Day.
By adapting the decoration for this occasion and thus replacing the classic surface strips with hearts made with the same shortcrust pastry, its look is truly in line with the romantic atmosphere of the lovers’ holiday.
A dessert to try and enjoy, capable of always surprising with every bite without tiring. Elegant and a bit sophisticated, it combines its beautiful appearance with a truly special taste.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 446.77 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 73.90 (g) of which sugars 45.93 (g)
- Proteins 6.05 (g)
- Fat 16.61 (g) of which saturated 10.47 (g)of which unsaturated 5.89 (g)
- Fibers 3.31 (g)
- Sodium 112.25 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 97 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1 egg (large)
- 1/2 vanilla bean vanilla (half packet of vanillin)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 1/2 cups preserves (strawberry)
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools
- 1 Sieve flour
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spatula silicone
- Plastic wrap
- 1 Pan tart pan diameter 10 inches
- 1 Rolling pin graduated
- 1 Cookie cutter heart cookies
Steps
To prepare the chocolate tart with strawberry jam, start by sifting the flour with the unsweetened cocoa and baking powder and set aside.
Cut the butter into cubes and quickly work it by hand with the sugar in a bowl.
Add the vanilla and egg, incorporating them with a spatula.
At this point, add the dry ingredients and knead again with your hands for the shortest time possible.
Just before finishing kneading, incorporate the salt.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for a few hours or even overnight.
Take the dough out a quarter of an hour before rolling it so it becomes workable again.
Take about 3/4 of the dough and roll it out on parchment paper (cut to size) to a thickness of about 1/5 inch.
If desired, place strips diagonally to easily remove the tart from the pan.
In this way, the parchment paper can be placed just at the base or not overhanging too much, allowing better creation of the edges.
Butter the underlying pan to keep the strips in place and prevent the tart from sticking where the paper doesn’t reach.
Create an edge and prick the base with a fork.
Spread the jam.
With the remaining dough, make cookies of the desired shape, of the same thickness as the tart.
Bake in a preheated oven, static, at 356°F, middle rack for about 30 minutes. Adjust according to your oven.
The chocolate tart with strawberry jam is thus ready.
Wait for it to cool before removing from the pan.
Dust with powdered sugar.
Storage
Well closed in an airtight container for cakes or under a glass dome for about 4 days.
Well closed in an airtight container for cakes or under a glass dome for about 4 days.
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