Description
Rich dark chocolate mingles with silky pumpkin in this elegant seasonal dessert. Buttery graham cracker crust and velvety ganache create an irresistible autumn treat you cannot resist sampling.
Ingredients
Scale
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Tart Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can pure pumpkin
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients for Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch round tart pan by lightly coating with non-stick spray, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Create the chocolate crust by combining flour, dark cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any lumps.
- Form a central depression in the dry ingredients and drizzle melted butter into the crater, mixing gently until the mixture transforms into a crumbly, slightly moist texture.
- Carefully press the chocolate dough into the pan’s bottom and sides, using fingertips to compact the mixture evenly and create a uniform crust thickness.
- Position the tart pan on a baking sheet for stability and slide into a preheated 425°F oven, baking for 10 minutes until the crust develops a slight firmness.
- Remove the crust and allow it to cool and settle for approximately 10 minutes while assembling the filling ingredients.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, egg, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a separate bowl until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent appearance with no visible streaks.
- Gently pour the pumpkin filling into the pre-baked chocolate crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Return the tart to the oven, initially maintaining 425°F for 10 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 25-30 minutes.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no wet filling attached.
- Allow the tart to cool completely for one hour, permitting the filling to set and flavors to harmonize.
- Optional: Garnish with a delicate dollop of whipped cream before serving to enhance the dessert’s visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Dive into a decadent dessert that marries rich dark chocolate with smooth pumpkin in a luxurious tart.
- Crumbly cocoa crust provides a deep, intense base that perfectly complements the silky pumpkin filling.
- Baking at two different temperatures ensures a perfectly set filling and crisp crust that will impress even the most discerning dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg