Monday, April 27, 2009

TWD: Chocolate Cream Tart

Mmmmm.... chocolate! You just can't go wrong with chocolate. The selection for this week appealed to the chocolate lover in me and I was very happy with it!



Dorie says that this tarts next of kin is a chocolate cream pie, but this is a fancier version. It starts with a chocolate shortbread crust that isn't too sweet and that I actually really enjoyed. It is then topped with DELICIOUS chocolate pastry cream that was out of this world. I licked every last bit of it out of the bowl. There was no way I was going to waste any of it! The tart finally gets a topping of fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Oh my yum!

I thought this tart was incredibly delicious, although it was also incredibly rich. It didn't stop our dinner group on Sunday from practically finishing it off, though!



Thanks so much to Kim of Scrumptious Photography for choosing this amazing dessert! Check out her blog for the recipe and, as always, check out the blogroll to see what these amazing bakers created!

37 comments:

  1. KaraApril 27, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    Looks great. You know, I totally missed the part about chocolate shavings for decoration. Just never even read it. Silly of me - next time I HAVE to remember to read the ENTIRE recipe! :)

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  2. The MortensensApril 28, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    Cristine,

    This looks so good and your review makes me very excited to make it. (I know, I'm a slacker--I'd better get working!) I was unsure if I wanted to make the crust chocolate, but you've convinced me to do it!

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  3. Coleens RecipesApril 28, 2009 at 1:29 AM

    Chocolate tarts, chocolate tarts...are you guys TRYING to get me in the kitchen? LOL

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  4. Katy ~April 28, 2009 at 2:35 AM

    I've been searching for the perfect chocolate cream pie recipe for a long time now. With your glowing remarks, I think I've found it.

    Your tart is beautiful and looks YUMMERS!

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  5. ShelbyApril 28, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    I am positive this would be delicious!! I have to stop TWD for now because the calories are just too much for me...

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  6. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    gosh, that looks oh-so-creamy and dense and delicious! very beautiful pie!

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  7. The GrowsApril 28, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    This was good. You always bring such yummy things to dinner. I love it!!!!

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  8. JessicaApril 28, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    It looks absolutely delicious! I loved the chocolate coconut version but your pictures have me wanting to try the regular version, too. The pictures of the slices are making my mouth water.

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  9. AprilApril 28, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    I am seeing these pop up all over blogland! Yours looks delish!!!

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  10. MeganApril 28, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    I am ashamed to admit that I scraped every last bit of cream from the bowl as well. It would have been criminal to waste any!

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  11. SihanApril 28, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    rich.. but oh so terribly good! hehe. I'm glad everyone loved it!

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  12. PheMomApril 28, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    I am glad that you loved this one as much as I did! I'll bet your dinner group was thrilled with you!

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  13. FlourchildApril 28, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Yum your chocolate tart looks amazing. I was sad I didn't get a picture of mine. I had chocolate curls on top that I was rather proud of! Im glad you liked this recipe.

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  14. Ingrid_3BsApril 28, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Looks good, makes me wish I liked chocolate. I'll keep it in my mind of the cihldren's chocolate loving sitter! :)
    ~ingrid

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  15. Jules SomeoneApril 28, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Yours looks so amazing! I want to dive in.

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  16. SpryteApril 28, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    This looks like something my husband would absolutely LOVE!

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  17. PamelaApril 28, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    We loved it here, too. I'm glad I only made half the recipe...too dangerous!!

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  18. Emily RoseApril 28, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    wasn't this tart just so delicious! Like you, I was very excited to see such a chocolaty selection- I loved the chocolate crust/ chocolate cream combo!

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  19. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateApril 28, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Wow, that looks delicious Christine! I wish I could stick a fork through the screen for a bite!
    Very nice!! ~m.

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  20. The Food LibrarianApril 28, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    This looks so fantastic! I hope mine turns out 1/2 as good as yours!! :)

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  21. teresaApril 28, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Mmmm, beautiful, this would curb my chocolate craving for sure!

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  22. betty geekApril 28, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Wow, look at that side view of that tart! It is screaming: PLEASE BETTY, EAT ME!

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  23. priscilla joyApril 28, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    This tart looks so chocolatey and good. I'd love a piece!

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  24. TeaLadyApril 28, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    It was good, wasn't it. Yours looks just perfect.

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  25. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    YUM! I'm glad you liked it.

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  26. MicheleApril 28, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    I'm so glad you liked the tart! It looks lovely!

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  27. KayteApril 28, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Nothing like a dinner group to help with the demolition of a great dessert. Yours looks very beautiful...I am certain they were happy to help out!

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  28. PatsykApril 28, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    I'm all about chocolate so this tart is calling to me!

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  29. JaimeApril 28, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    looks great; glad you enjoyed it. the coconut version really is good too! :)

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  30. margotApril 28, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Yours looks wonderful. I don't blame your dinner group for nearly finishing it, this was definitely a smart one to share.

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  31. ElyseApril 28, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Cristine, your tart looks amazing! This is my kind of dessert. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Wish I could've been with your group to help you polish off the tart :) Love your blog, and I can't wait to keep reading more!

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  32. Nancy/n.o.eApril 28, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Yeah, my bowl was pretty cleaned out too! Glad that your tart made such a big hit with the group!
    Nancy

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  33. Nutmeg NannyApril 29, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Oh this looks divine!!! I have wanted to get into TWD but memebership is closed for the moment. Oh well I will just live vicariously through other people's posts:)

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  34. LeslieApril 29, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    I love that light dusting of chocolate (cocoa?) on the top! Wasn't this amazing? I wish I had some now!

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  35. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    This was definitely a "no-leftovers" dessert.

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  36. UnknownMay 2, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    Your tart looks perfect! Love the way you decorated it. I'm glad it was well received!

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  37. AmyRuthMay 3, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    So glad you super group got to enjoy it as well. It looks so delicious. Wish I still had some around.
    AmyRuth

    PS Congrats on your hubs return!! Happy Birthday to your babies!! Enjoy

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