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How to Make Dark Chocolate and Orange Mascarpone Tart - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the perfect combination of rich dark chocolate and zesty orange with this delectable Dark Chocolate and Orange Mascarpone Tart recipe. This dessert is a true showstopper, with its velvety smooth mascarpone filling and luxurious dark chocolate ganache, all on top of a buttery, crumbly chocolate pastry crust. The addition of fresh orange zest and juice adds a vibrant and refreshing twist, making this tart a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 9 ounces dark chocolate chips
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages mascarpone cheese (such as Tre Stelle®)
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 8-inch tart

  • Combine flour, butter, cocoa, and confectioners' sugar in a food processor. Blend until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add egg and blend briefly to combine into the dough.
  • Roll out crust dough on a lightly floured work surface using a lightly floured rolling pin. Place in a 8-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Prick pastry dough liberally with a fork. Chill for 1 hour.
  • While crust dough chills, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set on a wire rack to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Melt dark chocolate chips in a double boiler, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Beat mascarpone cheese, eggs, and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Pour in melted chocolate and orange liqueur; stir to combine. Pour filling into the prepared crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

    • Nutrition

    541 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 147mg
    • Sodium: 122mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 142mg

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    Dessert recipes
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    Chocolate recipes
    Orange recipes
    Mascarpone recipes