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chocolate cherry tart recipe

Chocolate Cherry Tart with Butternut Squash Filling

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 9-inch tart pan
  • 1 Medium saucepan
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons ice water
  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup pitted cherries
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a food processor, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt for the crust.
  • Add butter to the processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add egg yolk and ice water to the mixture and pulse until dough forms.
  • Roll out the dough and press it into the tart pan, trimming the excess.
  • Prick the crust with a fork, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Let the crust cool on a wire rack while preparing the filling.
  • In a medium saucepan, cook butternut squash in boiling water until tender.
  • Drain squash and mash in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Stir in heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips into the squash mixture.
  • Pour filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  • Bake the tart for 40 minutes or until the filling is set.
  • Allow the tart to cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

When making this tart, use ripe cherries for the best flavor and ensure the butternut squash is well-mashed to create a smooth filling. The tart can be served slightly warm or at room temperature, and pairs well with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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