Dark Chocolate Tart with Sticky Balsamic Premium Pomegranate Pearl Constellation
Celestial Dark Chocolate Tart
Sticky Balsamic
10
45 minutes
45 minutes
American
Dessert
Celebrate International Chocolate Day with this stunning dark chocolate tart, featuring a glossy mirror glaze and adorned with Sticky Balsamic Premium Pomegranate Pearls. Each bite offers a rich chocolate experience complemented by bursts of tart-sweet pomegranate, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
200 g plain flour
50 g cocoa powder
100 g caster sugar
150 g cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 large egg yolk
2-3 tbsp cold water
Pinch of sea salt
400 g premium dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
400 ml heavy cream
3 large eggs
50 g caster sugar
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
150 g dark chocolate, chopped
150 ml heavy cream
2 tbsp glucose or corn syrup
1 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp Sticky Balsamic Premium Pomegranate Pearls
Edible gold dust, optional
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a food processor.
Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Add egg yolk and water, pulsing until dough comes together.
Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Roll out and line a 25cm (10-inch) tart pan.
Blind bake for 15 minutes, remove weights, and bake 5 minutes more.
Melt chocolate with cream in a double boiler until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale.
Gradually add warm chocolate mixture to eggs, whisking constantly.
Stir in butter and vanilla until glossy.
Pour into prepared tart shell and bake for 25-30 minutes until just set.
Cool completely on wire rack.
Heat cream and glucose in a saucepan until simmering.
Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit 2 minutes.
Whisk from center outward until smooth and glossy.
Stir in butter until incorporated.
Cool slightly until coating consistency.
Pour mirror glaze over cooled tart, allowing excess to drip off.
Use an offset spatula to create perfectly smooth surface.
While glaze is still slightly tacky, arrange Sticky Balsamic Premium Pomegranate Pearls across the surface like stars in a constellation.
Create clusters and scattered individual 'stars' for natural sky effect.
Lightly dust some Sticky Balsamic Premium Pomegranate Pearls with edible gold dust for extra sparkle.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set glaze.
Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.
Garnish edges with fresh mint leaves.
Cut with a warm, clean knife for perfect slices.
Serve on chilled plates.