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Dark Chocolate Orange Tart

Dark Chocolate Orange Tart – A buttery, flaky chocolate orange-infused crust filled with a luxuriously creamy chocolate orange pudding!

Overhead shot of Dark Chocolate Orange Tart on wire rack.

Today, I bring you another recipe that combines two of my favourite flavours – chocolate and orange. I bring you my Dark Chocolate Orange Tart!

Overhead shot of a disc of chocolate tart crust dough next to rolling pin dusted with icing sugar.

This tart is luxuriously rich and creamy, it is just divine. The crust is definitely a favourite part of this tart for me. It’s deliciously flaky and buttery (see those specks of butter? Yum!), wonderfully chocolatey, and infused with orange (zest and juice).

Your kitchen will smell amazing just making the crust!

A disc of chocolate tart crust dough next to rolling pin dusted with icing sugar.
Close-up of Dark Chocolate Orange Tart topped with orange zest on a wire rack.

Dark Chocolate Orange Tart

The chocolate orange crust is blind-baked before adding the filling. All you need is some foil or parchment paper, and some baking beans. Line the pastry-lined tin with foil, then fill with the baking beans.

Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and beans and bake for a further 5 minutes. Brush with beaten egg, and bake again for 1 minute. And you’re done!

Be sure to keep the dough cold at all times. This helps achieve a flaky crust, and helps prevent shrinkage during baking. I like to chill the dough for an hour before lining the tart tin, and then another hour after lining the tin.

Close-up of the chocolate crust on Dark Chocolate Orange Tart on a wire rack.
Overhead shot of Dark Chocolate Orange Tart on a wire rack with a slice cut out.

Now, for the filling. The filling only contains 5 ingredients – dark chocolate, cream, sugar, eggs, and orange juice. Simply melt the chocolate, then combine all the ingredients together.

Pour the filling into the baked tart crust, and bake for 25 – 30 minutes until the top is set and the centre is no longer wobbly.

Dark Chocolate Orange Tart on a wire rack with a slice removed to show centre.

The chocolate orange filling is seriously melt-in-your-mouth goodness. It’s incredibly creamy and velvety, making this tart a chocolate lover’s dream dessert. Trust me, you’re going to LOVE this tart!

Overhead shot of Dark Chocolate Orange Tart on a wire rack with a slice removed.
Dark Chocolate Orange Tart on a wire rack with a slice removed.

Make this Chocolate Orange Tart for your next party, it’ll be gone in no time! 😉

A slice of Dark Chocolate Orange Tart topped with orange zest served on a white plate.
Slice of Dark Chocolate Orange Tart topped with orange zest on a white plate.
A slice of Dark Chocolate Orange Tart topped with orange zest served on a white plate with a fork.
Slice of Dark Chocolate Orange Tart topped with orange zest on a white plate with a fork.
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Yield: 8 - 10 slices

Dark Chocolate Orange Tart

Dark Chocolate Orange Tart

A buttery, flaky chocolate orange-infused crust filled with a luxuriously creamy chocolate orange pudding!

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons ice cold water
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 cup (125g) plain/all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (62g) icing/powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

For the Filling

  • 1 cup (175g) dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (100g) caster/granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice

Instructions

For the Crust

  1. In a small bowl or jug, whisk together the egg yolk, water, and orange juice.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, zest, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the butter, and using a pastry cutter, or two forks, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal with pea-sized pieces.
  4. Add the egg mixture, and stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together.
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface, and gather into a ball. Shape the dough into a 1-inch thick disc.
  6. Wrap tightly in clingfilm, and refrigerate for at least an hour (and up to 5 days). You can also freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before use.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to line an un-greased 23cm/9-inch fluted tart tin with a loose base. Press lightly into the tin, making sure not to stretch the dough.
  8. Roll the pin over the top of the tin to cut off the excess dough. Prick the base all over with a fork. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
  10. Line the chilled pastry crust loosely with foil or parchment paper, and fill with baking beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the beans and foil and bake for a further 4 minutes.
  11. Brush the base and sides of the crust with beaten egg, and place back into the oven for 1 last minute. Leave to cool on a wire rack.

For the Filling

  1. In a microwaveable bowl, melt the chocolate in 20 second intervals, stirring after each one. Leave to cool for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix together the cream, sugar, eggs and orange juice until combined.
  2. Gradually stir in the chocolate, then pour the mixture into the pie crust. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until the top is set and the centre is no longer wobbly.
  3. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

You can make this tart a day in advance. Simply make as instructed, cover tightly, and keep in the fridge overnight ready for the next day.

Leftovers will keep fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10 slices

Serving Size:

1 slice

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 428Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 88mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 2gSugar: 32gProtein: 6g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

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Leslie

Friday 2nd of August 2024

Hy, can I leave out the cocoa!? Or substitute it? I could not find any in the stores today and I’m out at home. Hoping I can still bake it for my husbands birthday tomorrow!

Hilary

Saturday 14th of December 2019

What is the texture meant to be like inside? I baked it and it didn’t seem done so I had to leave it in much longer. When I took it out it appeared set but the inside was quite wet still though it held together. I’m concerned about underbaking. Thank you!

Marsha

Saturday 14th of December 2019

The centre is meant to be firm but soft. It sounds just right to me :) Enjoy!

Meghan

Sunday 13th of May 2018

Can I use dark chocolate morsels? Or do I use dark chocolate baking bars ( 100% cacao) without sugar? Or neither?

Marsha

Sunday 13th of May 2018

I recommend using your favourite dark chocolate bars that you'd enjoy eating on its own. :)

Danah

Thursday 15th of December 2016

Thank u so much for the recipe i made the tart it was really delicious

Marsha

Thursday 15th of December 2016

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Danah!

Miranda

Tuesday 29th of November 2016

Chocolate and orange is such a great combination of flavors! And the orange zest gives the tart a nice pop of color!

Marsha

Wednesday 30th of November 2016

It definitely is, I love chocolate and orange!

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