Julia’s Chocolate Tart Dough

Description:

This decadent chocolate tart dough, inspired by Julia Child’s “Baking with Julia,” is the epitome of indulgence. Picture a crust that’s buttery, flaky, and delicately sweet, but with the added bonus of being infused with rich chocolate flavor throughout. It’s versatile enough to be used in various desserts, from Chocolate Truffle Tartlets to fruit-topped tarts or even as the base for a sophisticated ice cream pie drizzled with bittersweet chocolate sauce.

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: One 10-inch tart or six 5-inch tartlets

Ingredients:

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 1680
• Fat Content: 101g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 61.9g
• Cholesterol Content: 453.8mg
• Sodium Content: 610mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 181.6g
  • Fiber Content: 11.4g
  • Sugar Content: 50.9g
• Protein Content: 24g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Dough in Food Processor:

   Related Articles

   • 
     Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Cheese Dip
   • 
     Saffron Splendor: Royal Mughlai Chicken Delight
   • 
     Creamy Autumn Delight: Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Pie 🍂🥧
   • 
     Golden Maple Glazed Beets: A Sweet and Savory Sensation!
   • In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Pulse briefly to blend the ingredients.

2. Incorporate Butter:

   • Add the unsalted butter to the dry ingredients in the food processor. Pulse 8-10 times, or until the butter is incorporated and resembles small peas.

3. Add Egg Yolk and Water:

   • With the food processor running, add the egg yolk and ice water in short bursts. Process until the mixture is just crumbly, being careful not to overwork the dough.

4. Shape and Chill:

   • Transfer the dough onto a work surface. Using the heel of your hand, smear the dough across the surface to combine it.
   • Gather the dough and shape it into a rough square. Pat it down gently to compress it slightly, then wrap it in plastic wrap.
   • Chill the dough in the refrigerator until firm, for at least 30 minutes. The dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to a month.

5. Thaw and Use:

   • If frozen, thaw the dough overnight in the refrigerator before rolling it out.
   • Alternatively, if you forget to thaw it, you can grate the frozen dough directly into the pie pan using a box grater. Press the grated dough into place, eliminating the need for rolling.

Cook’s Tips:

• For a shortcut, grate frozen dough directly into the pie pan if you forget to thaw it. No rolling required!
• Experiment with different fillings, such as pastry cream, creme fraiche topped with fruits, or premium ice cream drizzled with bittersweet chocolate sauce, to create unique desserts using this chocolate tart dough.

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of Julia’s Chocolate Tart Dough, and elevate your desserts to new levels of decadence and sophistication! 🍫✨