Chocolate Custard Tart

Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this chocolate custard tart with a crisp cocoa-infused crust. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or impressing guests with its decadent flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

In a food processor, combine flour, butter, sugar, salt, and cocoa powder

Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs

Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan

Prick the bottom with a fork

Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes until set

Let it cool completely

In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until it just begins to simmer

Remove from heat and add chocolate chips

Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth

In another saucepan, heat milk until it just begins to simmer

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth

Gradually pour hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly

Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract

Pour custard into the cooled tart crust and smooth the top with a spatula

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set

Serve chilled and enjoy