Description
Silky chocolate meets tangy pomegranate in this Mediterranean-inspired tart, blending rich dark chocolate ganache with jewel-like pomegranate seeds. Sweet and tart flavors dance across each luxurious slice, promising a dessert that elegantly balances indulgence with freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 Oreo cookies (Double Stuf recommended)
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 whole eggs
- 12 ounces (340 grams) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, diced
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) pomegranate juice
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- A few drops of red food coloring (optional)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 pinch of fine salt
- 1 pinch of fine salt
- 1 pinch of fine salt
- 2 egg yolks
Garnish:
- Pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Craft a decadent Oreo crust by pulverizing cookies with salt in a food processor until finely ground. Drizzle melted butter into the crumbs while processing, creating a slightly damp mixture that holds together when pressed.
- Carefully press the cookie mixture into a buttered tart pan, ensuring an even layer across the bottom and up the sides. Refrigerate the crust for approximately 45 minutes to solidify its structure.
- Create the vibrant pomegranate curd by combining pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan. Incorporate sugar and dissolve completely over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and whisk in butter, eggs, egg yolks, and a hint of salt. Continuously stir the mixture until it thickens to a custard-like consistency, approximately 8 minutes.
- Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any potential solids, achieving a silky smooth texture. Optionally, enhance the color with a few drops of red food coloring.
- Gently pour the warm pomegranate curd into the prepared crust, allowing it to settle evenly. Let the tart cool to room temperature before transferring to the freezer for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Prepare the luxurious pomegranate ganache by combining pomegranate juice, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Heat until it reaches a gentle simmer.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over chopped bittersweet chocolate. Allow it to rest momentarily before whisking into a glossy, smooth ganache.
- Remove the tart from the freezer and elegantly drizzle the warm ganache over the surface. Scatter fresh pomegranate arils across the top for a burst of color and texture.
- Slice and serve immediately, reveling in the harmonious blend of rich chocolate and tangy pomegranate flavors.
Notes
- Crafted with love, this tart transforms simple ingredients into a decadent dessert that balances chocolate’s richness with pomegranate’s bright tartness.
- Freezing the tart helps set the delicate curd and creates a smooth, elegant texture that melts perfectly on your tongue.
- Straining the curd ensures a silky, luxurious filling free from any unwanted egg bits or zest fragments.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 471
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg