Amaretti and Chocolate Tart

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for the amaretti and chocolate tart, a delicious dessert that pairs the sweetness of amaretti with the intense taste of chocolate. This dessert brings together two excellences of Italian pastry in a single, irresistible treat.

Ingredients

250 g of shortcrust pastry (ready-made or homemade)
150 g of dark chocolate
100 g of amaretti biscuits
100 ml of fresh cream
2 tablespoons of sugar (optional)
Unsweetened cocoa powder for decorating (optional)

Preparation

Start by preparing the shortcrust pastry if you are not using a ready-made one. Roll out the pastry into an even layer and line a tart pan previously greased and floured. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
Pre-bake the shortcrust base in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 15 minutes or until it is slightly golden. This process is called “blind baking”.
Meanwhile, break up the dark chocolate and put it in a bowl. Heat the fresh cream without bringing it to a boil and pour it over the chocolate.
Let the chocolate start to melt for a couple of minutes, then stir until you get a smooth and homogeneous ganache. Add sugar if you prefer a sweeter taste.
Coarsely crumble the amaretti and fold them into the chocolate ganache.
Pour the chocolate and amaretti mixture over the pre-baked shortcrust base and level with a spatula.
Bake the tart in the oven at 180 °C for another 10-15 minutes.
Once baked, let the tart cool down completely before removing it from the pan.
Dust with unsweetened cocoa powder before serving, for a touch of flavor and decoration.

The amaretti and chocolate tart is a dessert that offers the perfect combination of the crunchy pastry and the soft, rich filling. It is an ideal dessert to conclude a meal or to accompany an afternoon tea.

Curiosity

Amaretti biscuits are one of the most famous cookies of the Italian tradition and were born in Lombardy in the 17th century. They are perfect paired with chocolate for their crunchy texture and their flavor that goes well with the sweetness of dark chocolate.