Swiss Chocolate Walnut Tart
A rich, nutty tart with a chocolate filling studded with walnuts and apricot pieces, all in a buttery crust. Perfect for dessert or a special treat.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 9 inch pie crust
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 100 g butter
- 100 g sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 150 g walnuts
- 50 g dried apricots
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Press the 1 pie crust into a 9 inch tart pan, trimming edges. Prick bottom with fork and chill for 10 minutes.
- 2
Melt 200g dark chocolate and 100g butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk 3 eggs and 100g sugar until pale and thick, about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the chocolate mixture until well combined.
- 4
Chop 150g walnuts and 50g dried apricots into small pieces. Fold them into the chocolate mixture, reserving a few walnuts for topping.
- 5
Pour the filling into the chilled crust. Sprinkle reserved walnuts on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- 6
Let cool completely on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- 9 inch tart pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- heatproof bowl
- saucepan
- knife
- cutting board
- wire rack
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