Very simple, but it cuts a fine figure thanks to its softness and elegance.

Soft cocoa tart with a berry crown
The cold tart with the freshly arranged berry crown.

Quick info

  • Servings: 10–12
  • Preparation: 3 hours (resting included)
  • Baking: 20 minutes
  • Resting: 2 hours in the fridge
  • Tools: bowls, hand whisk, spatula, tart pan max 28 cm, spoon, small saucepan

Ingredients

Base

  • 250g flour
  • 20g cocoa
  • 150g sugar
  • 10g baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 egg
  • 250ml milk
  • 80g vegetable oil

Ganache

  • 200g cream
  • 200g chopped chocolate
  • 10g soft margarine

Crown

  • Frozen mixed berries, as needed

Procedure

Base

In a bowl combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix dry. In another bowl whisk the egg with milk and oil. Pour the liquids into the dry mixture and mix only until the batter is even. Bake in a conventional oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes, unmould and let it cool completely.

Ganache

Close-up of the chocolate ganache
The creamy ganache just poured into the cavity of the cold base.

Heat 200g cream until it almost boils, then take off the heat. Add 200g chopped chocolate, wait 1 minute and stir slowly until you get a smooth cream. When lukewarm, fold in 10g of soft margarine.

Let it cool until it becomes creamy but still pourable, then pour into the cavity of the cold tart. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Berries

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Drop the berries in still frozen and boil for exactly 2 minutes. Drain and cool under cold water. Pat dry with kitchen paper and arrange them on the cold tart, forming the crown.

Notes

Take the tart out of the fridge 25–30 minutes before serving. It keeps covered in the fridge for 3–4 days. The base can also be made the day before.