Chocolate orange tart

Ingredients

For the base

• 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling

• 450 g semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the topping

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 450 g semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the crushed cookies and sugar.
3. Add the melted butter and mix until evenly combined.
4. Press the cookie mixture into the bottom and sides of a greased tart pan.
5. Bake the base for 10 minutes, until set and crisp.
6. In a large bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and cream (warmed) and stir until smooth.
7. Add the orange juice and zest and mix well.
8. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
9. Add the sugar, flour and salt and mix until smooth.
10. Pour the chocolate filling over the baked base.
11. Bake the tart for 30–35 minutes, until firm to the touch.
12. Let the tart cool to room temperature before topping.
13. In a medium bowl, combine the warm cream and chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
14. Add the orange zest and mix well.
15. Spread the chocolate cream over the top of the tart.
16. Chill the tart in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.