French Cocoa Crumble Tart
A rich, French-inspired dessert combining a crumbly cocoa crust with a sweet, gooey filling.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose floursifted
- ●1/2 cup confectioners' sugarsifted
- ●1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powdersifted
- ●1 cup cold unsalted buttercut into small pieces
- ●1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ●2 large eggsat room temperature
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa powder.
- 3
Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch (23cm) tart pan with a removable bottom.
- 5
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is set and slightly puffed.
- 6
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs.
- 7
Once the crust is ready, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 8
Pour the sugar and egg mixture into the crust and smooth the top.
- 9
Return the tart to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and the edges are caramelized.
- 10
Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- 11
Once the tart is cooled, refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or until chilled before serving.