A dark, glossy and circular tart that's beautifully contrasted by a scatter of vibrant red berries and chopped nuts, resembling a starlit night sky

New Year's Eve Starlit Chocolate Tarte

Name: New Year's Eve Starlit Chocolate Tarte
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: dark chocolate, 10.58 ounces chopped; heavy cream, 0.84 cup none; sugar, 1.76 ounces none; ready-rolled pie crust, 1 none; egg, 1 whisked; mixed nuts, 5.29 ounces chopped; mixed berries, 5.29 ounces none; edible gold leaf or gold dust, a handful none; vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon none; salt, a pinch none

Category Dessert

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: December 31, 2023

Nothing appeals to the New Year's Eve spirit of decadence and celebration more than a classic dessert, dressed up for the occasion. Chocolate is always a go-to choice for luxurious desserts and when paired with nuts and berries it turns into a perfect winter delight.

Ingredients (for 12)

Dark chocolate - 10.58 ounces - chopped
Heavy cream - 0.84 cup - none
Sugar - 1.76 ounces - none
Ready-rolled pie crust - 1 - none
Egg - 1 - whisked
Mixed nuts - 5.29 ounces - chopped
Mixed berries - 5.29 ounces - none
Edible gold leaf or gold dust - a handful - none
Vegetable oil - 1 teaspoon - none
Salt - a pinch - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥⏲️

Preheat your oven to 350F (180C).
Step 2 - 🥧🍴🔪

Unroll the pie crust into a 9-inch tart pan, trim excess dough. Use a fork to prick holes across the bottom, then line the crust with baking paper and fill it with baking beans or pie weights.
Step 3 - 🥧🍳🔥

Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then remove the tart pan from the oven, carefully lift out the paper and beans. Brush the base and sides with the whisked egg, then return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
Step 4 - 🍫🥣🔥

For the chocolate filling, place chopped chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the cream, sugar, and salt over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
Step 5 - 🥛🥣🍫

Pour the cream mixture over the chocolate, leave for a minute, then stir until smooth.
Step 6 - 🍫🥣🥧

Pour the chocolate mixture into your baked crust smoothing over any unevenness.
Step 7 - 🥧🧊⏲️

Place the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours to firm up.
Step 8 - 🥜🍓✨

Once the chocolate tart has set, scatter the chopped nuts and mixed berries over the top and finally, dust with edible gold leaf or gold dust for that extra New Year sparkle.
Step 9 - 🥧🧊🍽️

Leave the tart in the refrigerator until serving.

Additional

For a gluten-free version swap the regular crust with a gluten-free one. For a dairy-free version change the heavy cream with coconut cream and ensure your dark chocolate is dairy-free. This tart is perfect for a New Year's Eve party because you can make it ahead. Get creative with your berry designs on top for the ultimate Instagram-worthy photo, your guests will love the surprise!