♥  Chocoholic's Tart   ♥

This is the ultimate in silky textured & intensely flavored chocolate desserts! This is truly a dessert for chocolate lovers!

Equipment:

• 8" springform pan
• blender or food processor

Tart Filling:

• Chop 12 oz premium bulk chocolate into small pieces or use 1 package of best quality chocolate chips
• 1 cup whole milk, half & half, or heavy cream (as your conscience permits)
• 1 Tsp vanilla extract
• 2 whole large eggs

Tart Shell:

• 1½ cups of cookie crumbs (chocolate, graham, ginger snap, or whatever cookie you like)
• 3 Tbsp melted butter

Preparation:

Mix cookie crumbs & butter until they hold together when squeezed in your hand. Pat evenly into the springform pan (bottom & up the side ½"). If a firmer shell is desired bake crust for 10 minutes @ 350º F. Let shell cool completely before filling.

Scald the milk/cream (1 to 2 minutes at full power in microwave). Place chocolate, eggs, and cream in mixer & blend for seven minutes. Add vanilla extract and pulse to combine ingredients.

Pour filling into cooled shell. Cover tart loosely with napkin & set on wire rack to cool for ½ hour. Cover tart with plastic wrap & place in refrigerator to cool for at least 1½ hours before serving.

Serve:

Slice tart into 16 servings (a little goes a long way), plate, & add a dollop of lightly sweetened whip cream if desired.

Copyright 2006 by Robert Harmon