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Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Tart

Irresistible Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Tart for Fall Bliss

This Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Tart combines pumpkin spice and dark chocolate, creating a sophisticated dessert perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Dark Cocoa Powder or sweet cocoa for a milder taste
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt or regular salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) or margarine
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Pure Pumpkin canned pure pumpkin recommended
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk or evaporated milk for lower sugar
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice or mix of cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Equipment

  • 9-inch round tart pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Tart
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 9-inch round tart pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
  3. Press the crust mixture into the tart pan evenly, bake for 10 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin, condensed milk, egg, spice, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour pumpkin filling into the cooled crust and bake at 425°F for 10 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake for 25-30 minutes until slightly jiggly.
  6. Cool the tart in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, follow crust pre-baking and cooling tips closely and be careful not to overmix the filling.

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