Description
This Amazing Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Tart is a luxurious, fall-inspired dessert featuring a velvety pumpkin custard layered inside a crisp chocolate cookie crust and topped with a rich dark chocolate ganache. It’s elegant, surprisingly easy, and perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn celebration.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, filling removed)
- 5 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the Dark Chocolate Ganache:
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp butter (optional, for shine)
- Optional Toppings:
- Sea salt flakes
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate curls
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom and sides of a tart pan. Bake 8–10 minutes and let cool slightly.
- Make the Pumpkin Filling: In a bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, heavy cream, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust. Bake 25–30 minutes or until the center is set and no longer jiggles. Cool completely.
- Make the Ganache: Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming (do not boil). Pour over dark chocolate in a bowl and let sit 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add butter for extra shine if desired.
- Assemble: Pour ganache over the cooled pumpkin layer, spreading evenly. Chill 1 hour or until set.
- Serve: Garnish with sea salt flakes, whipped cream, or chocolate curls.
Notes
- Use bittersweet chocolate for a deeper flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter tart.
- Add a splash of bourbon to the ganache for extra richness.
- The tart can be made a day ahead — keep refrigerated.
- Swap Oreos for gingersnaps for a spicy, holiday twist.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked & Chilled
- Cuisine: American