This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie was chosen by Dharmagirl of Bliss: Towards a Delicious Life: tarte noire. Even though it was a long weekend and in theory I had time to bake, it’s been brutally hot here and standing in the kitchen for hours with my oven on was the last thing I wanted to do so I was really glad Dharmagirl picked a delightfully simple, classic recipe.
Only two components this week – Dorie’s sweet tart dough to make the shell and chocolate ganache for the filling. Even better, both can be made ahead of time and popped in your freeze for last minute assembly. I made only one 4.5″ mini this week (the long holiday weekend was indulgent enough without adding a huge chocolate tart to the mix). I got very lucky and found some leftover sweet tart dough in my freezer so all I had to do was press it into the pan and bake it! Don’t get me wrong, the dough is easy enough to make, but it’s put together in the food processor and I was glad not to have to pull it out and dirty it. For the filling, I made 1/4 of the full recipe and used 61% E. Guittard chocolate. Technically, the box is labeled semi-sweet (not the bittersweet the recipe calls for) but I don’t like bittersweet chocolate so 61% is about as intense as it gets in this house.
I have to confess that the tart is sitting in my fridge untouched. I don’t really like chocolate ganache so it doesn’t appeal to me. Typically I’d count on Shane to eat the tart (and under normal circumstances he’d be happy to help) but he’s participating in his first Ironman triathlon this coming weekend so he’s trying to keep sweets to a minimum this week. That said, I love Dorie’s sweet tart dough and I also know her ganache is tasty to those who enjoy ganache so this dessert is sure to please. It’s a classic and given the ease with which it can be thrown together, I think it’s perfect for entertaining. Thanks to Dharmagirl for hosting this week! You can find the recipe on her blog or on page 351 of Baking: From My Home to Yours.
thanks for baking with me, tracey! your tart is perfectly plated and looks fabulous. i’d be happy to sample it for you:)
Your tart looks absolutely perfect! Wish I had one right now.
Your tarte looks perfect! I loved this. Added a thin layer of caramel to the bottom of the crust.
Ironman??? I did a sprint triathlon last year and that was plenty for me. I have run marathons, but can’t imagine running one after the swim and bike part. Kudos to Shane. I hope he did well. 🙂
It looks luscious. Someone had better eat it or send it here.
Those raspberries really make this tart! It’s exceptional. All I had were frozen berries (hate to think what those would have looked like). I agree – a very simple recipe – glad this didn’t interfere with your heat-fest! Q: I used frozen dough as well (but rolled), how do you press frozen/chilled dough?
Tracey-Your tart is BEAUTIFUL! I’d recommend drizzling the tart with caramel-it was quite good!!!!!
Your photos make this decadent dessert look so bright and light – almost calorie-free!
love the photos this week!
I find it amusing that you could leave such a beautiful tart in the fridge untouched. Sounds like me – I eat very little from the sweets category. Given the choice, I’d go for a chocolate pudding-like item in a heartbeat.
Gorgeous pictures!
Beautiful tart!
i love the way you’ve presented this tart. it’s inspired me to make one ! i’ve been following your blog for about 2 weeks now & decided to leave a comment because it’s nice to let people know that their work is admired 🙂 keep it up !
Such a beautiful tart as always! Its a pretty big hit here!
Go Shane, go! That’s my cheering him on for the future 🙂
Tracey, do you have my address? You could send that lonely tart to me and I’d take good care of it for you. I promise!
It looks gorgeous! I hope Shane has a great Ironman!
Go Tracey! I would happily take care of that tart for you. As for Shane Good Luck to you I hope you have fun competing. btw Tracey, hats off to you as the support person for the tri-man. Your tarts are beautiful. I haven’t been to Paris btw. Gee wonder if we could come up with a TWD trip to Paris. Woudn’t that be spectacular?
AmyRuth
Gorgeous pic of a fantastic tart. I cannot believe y’all haven’t eaten this yet, but I understand. Freeze it for later?? Good luck to Shane. The iron mans are not for the week of heart or leg or arm or…..
Your mini tart is very cute. And hey, a few raspberries survived long enough for the pictures! =)
Gorgeous photo of it all. Good luck to Shane on the Tri.
This looks lovely… I’m sure it wouldn’t last very long in my fridge 🙂
Looks so perfect! Love the raspberry addition 🙂
Tracey! Your photos are absolutely gorgeous! I am looking for someone to eat my tart too! Lets get together and have a mini tart party!! LOL
I hope the weather cools down a bit for Shane! I couldn’t bring myself to turn on the oven this week- so hot! Still hoping to make this one and really hoping it looks as lovely as yours.
this looks too good not to eat– you can send it my way! 🙂
WOW – an ironman for Shane…he’s Hardcore. Best of luck to him. After the race I’m sure he will enjoy this beauty.
All your beautiful pictures inspired me to check out Dorie’s book from the library. I’m afraid I’m going to end up buying it.
I love chocolate and next time, send it my way. I’ll eat it.
What a lovely tartlet! I now have visions of that sweet crust filled with Nutella dancing in my head!
– Lisa, A Pocketful of Chocolate
Sitting untouched in your fridge?! What a sin. I’d help you rectify that immediately. 🙂
Tracey – I’ve made this tart before for a dinner party and it is amazing. I sampled the leftovers all week long! 🙂 I might have to make the mini version…great idea!
Looks absolutely beautiful…
Lovely pictures, Tracey!!!! Looks perfect.