Cherry and Chocolate Tart

Cherry and Chocolate Tart

rivercottage.net

Enjoy this rich, dark pudding—luxurious but not too sweet. Use fresh or dried cherries for a delightful twist. From Channel 4’s River Cottage to the Core.

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Cooking tools:

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Food processor
  • Plastic wrap
  • Oven
  • Fork
  • Tart pan
  • Baking parchment
  • Baking beans
  • Baking sheet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cooling rack
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Pastry brush
  • Rolling pin
  • Kitchen scale
  • Stove
  • Cutting board
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 350g sweet cherries, stoned or 200g dried cherries
  • 150ml kirsch or brandy
  • 30g caster sugar
  • A strip of lemon zest
  • 170g plain flour
  • 30g cocoa powder
  • 100g butter, chilled and cut into 1cm cubes
  • 2 tablespoons caster or icing sugar
  • 1 free-range egg yolk
  • About 2-3 tablespoons cold milk (or water)
  • 250ml double cream
  • 200g dark chocolate (about 70% cocoa solids), chopped
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 2 large free-range eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3-4 tablespoons morello cherry jam

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