Almond and Chocolate Tart

The almond and chocolate tart is a delicious dessert, a real temptation for lovers of these ingredients. Here is the recipe to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 200 g of type 00 flour
• 100 g of cold butter, cubed
• 80 g of powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 pinch of salt
• Grated zest of 1 lemon (optional)

For the almond cream:

• 150 g of finely chopped almonds
• 150 g of sugar
• 150 g of soft butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon of rum (optional)

For the chocolate filling:

• 150 g of dark chocolate
• 100 ml of fresh cream

Preparation

1. Start by preparing the shortcrust pastry by mixing the flour, butter, powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and the lemon zest. Work the mixture until it becomes like coarse sand.
2. Add the egg and knead until it forms a compact ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. In the meantime, prepare the almond cream. Cream the butter with the sugar until the mixture is fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and then the chopped almonds and rum. Mix until a smooth cream is obtained.
4. For the chocolate filling, melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave and mix it with the fresh cream until a smooth ganache is obtained.
5. Roll out the shortcrust pastry into an even layer and line a buttered and floured tart pan.
6. Pour the chocolate ganache over the shortcrust base and spread it evenly.
7. With a spoon, distribute the almond cream over the chocolate layer.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 35-40 minutes or until the surface of the tart is golden brown.
9. Let cool completely before serving.

Curiosity

This tart combines the sweetness of almonds with the intensity of chocolate, creating a contrast of flavors and textures that is much appreciated. It is no coincidence that these ingredients are often paired in many sweet preparations, from French to Italian pastry. Almonds, in particular, have a long history in Italian cuisine and are often used in both sweet and savory dishes.