Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
  • 1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar
  • 2 whole Egg Yolks, Room Temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 cups Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (good Quality)
  • 2 cups Fresh Raspberries
  • Confectioners Sugar, For Garnish (optional)

Method

  • 1. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt and set aside. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Place the dough into a 9 inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom and press dough evenly into the bottom and up sides of the pan. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using a fork, prick the bottom of the tart shell all over. Bake for 20 minutes and then let cool completely.
  • 2. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Watch carefully so the bottom of the pan does not burn. Place the chocolate chips in a large heat proof bowl. When the cream has come to a simmer, pour it over the chocolate chips and stir constantly until smooth. Pour into the tart shell and spread evenly. Refrigerate for about 1 hour until firm. Place fresh raspberries on top and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. (Serve with some extra raspberries on the plate...you want a little piece of berry with each rich chocolatey bite).