Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 18 tsp. salt
  • 6 Tbs. butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp. cocoa nibs, optional
  • 12 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 12-oz. can reduced-fat evaporated milk
  • 1 Tbs. butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Method

  • To make Cocoa Nib Crust: Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into medium bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • Beat butter and confectioners sugar with electric mixer until soft and creamy.
  • Beat in flour mixture just until combined.
  • Add vanilla extract and 2 Tbs.
  • water; mix with spatula until soft dough forms.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Use cooking spray to coat 8-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom.
  • Roll chilled dough to 1/8-inch-thick circle on well-floured work surface.
  • Transfer to prepared tart pan, press in bottom and sides, and trim edges.
  • Use excess dough to repair any cracks or holes.
  • Sprinkle cocoa nibs, if desired, over bottom of crust, and gently press into crust with fingers.
  • Cover crust with parchment paper, and weigh down with uncooked rice or beans.
  • Reduce oven heat to 350F and bake 7 minutes.
  • Remove parchment and rice or beans, and bake 5 to 7 minutes more, or until dry and pale brown.
  • Cool.
  • To make Fudge Filling: Place chocolate in large heat-proof bowl.
  • Bring evaporated milk to a boil in saucepan.
  • Remove from heat, and pour over chocolate, whisking until smooth.
  • Whisk in butter and vanilla extract.
  • Pour filling into crust, and cool, then refrigerate 2 hours or more.
  • Remove tart from pan, and serve.