Description

A decadent no-bake chocolate cream tart nestled in a buttery tart crust, topped with fresh strawberries. This elegant dessert is perfect for spring and summer gatherings, and can be made ahead.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pre-made or homemade pâte brisée tart crust (9–10 inches)
1 cup dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
2¼ cups heavy cream (divided)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Roll out the tart dough and press into a 9–10 inch tart pan. Cover with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Blind bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
Make the Chocolate Filling: Heat ¾ cup of heavy cream in a saucepan until it gently simmers. Pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl and let sit for 1–2 minutes. Whisk until smooth and stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whip the remaining 1½ cups of heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate ganache until fully incorporated and smooth.
Assemble the Tart: Pour the chocolate cream filling into the cooled tart crust and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Decorate with Strawberries: Arrange thinly sliced strawberries in concentric circles over the chocolate filling.
Chill: Refrigerate the tart for 2–4 hours until the filling is set.
Serve: Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

You can prepare this tart a day ahead. Try swapping strawberries with raspberries or a mix of berries for variety. For a richer filling, use a splash of liqueur like Grand Marnier or Chambord in the ganache.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking + Chilling
Cuisine: French-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 410
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: chocolate tart, strawberry dessert, no-bake chocolate filling, fruit tart, summer dessert