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A whole chocolate raspberry ganache tart presented on a rustic wooden board, ready to be sliced and served.

Chocolate Raspberry Tart: A Decadent & Easy Recipe

This Chocolate Raspberry Tart features a crisp chocolate crust, a bright raspberry filling, and a silky smooth chocolate ganache. An elegant and decadent dessert for any occasion that is surprisingly easy to make at home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.66 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 2 tbsp ice water
For the Raspberry Filling
  • 2 cups raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Chocolate Ganache
  • 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (60-70%) finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom
  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 Saucepan

Instructions
 

Make the Chocolate Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a food processor, pulse together flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the cold cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough just begins to clump together.
  4. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork. Chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is firm and fragrant. Let it cool completely.
Prepare the Raspberry Filling
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Pour it into the raspberry mixture and whisk to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it has thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool for 15 minutes.
Assemble and Chill
  1. Spread the cooled raspberry filling evenly over the bottom of the cooled tart crust.
  2. To make the ganache, place the finely chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk the mixture gently until the ganache is smooth, shiny, and completely combined.
  4. Pour the ganache over the raspberry layer, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. Refrigerate the tart for at least 4 hours, or until the ganache is firm. Garnish with fresh raspberries before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: For clean slices, run a sharp knife under hot water and wipe it dry before each cut.
Tip 2: The tart needs at least 4 hours to set, but it's even better if you let it chill overnight.
Tip 3: Garnish with fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.
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