Showing posts with label chocolate tart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chocolate tart. Show all posts

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Moussey Chocolate Tart


Ingredients: 





  • 125g dessert chocolate (75% cocoa)

  • 35g butter

  • 4 eggs, separated

  • A half-quantity of the amazing Buttery Biscuit Base





Prep time: around 20 mins

Chill time: at least 2 hours in freezer








Instructions: 




  • Prep the base and put in fridge to set

  • Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a bain-marie.

  • Dice the butter, then add to chocolate, stirring until butter melted.

  • Add 2 egg yolks (discard the other 2), mix thoroughly and set briefly to the side, allowing it to cool but not set.

  • Whisk the egg whites to snow, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture.

  • Gently scoop it onto the buttery biscuit base, cover with cling-film and freeze for at least 2 hours

  • Remove from freezer about 20-30 minutes before required, depending on room temperature