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Rich chocolate filling, usually with a buttery pastry crust.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 slice (medium) of Chocolate tart (80 g) has 328 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.4 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 20.8 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chocolate tart draws on the French pâtisserie tradition: a crisp, often buttery pastry shell filled with rich chocolate, sometimes set into a smooth, glossy ganache-like layer. Recipes vary, but the contrast between the firm crust and soft centre is part of its appeal.
Serve a slice after a meal or with coffee or tea, as you might find it in a café or at home. It is an energy-dense dessert with relatively little protein, so a modest slice can feel satisfying. Fresh berries or sliced fruit make a bright accompaniment and balance the richness without adding another heavy element.
Selected: 100 g
410
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
38g
· 14% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
26g
· 33% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 5% · Fat 58%
Vitamins
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B12
0.25µg · 10% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2.2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
95mg · 14% DV
Selenium
6.5µg · 12% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Magnesium
38mg · 9% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 410 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
13.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
A chocolate tart is usually made with a crisp pastry shell filled with a smooth chocolate mixture, often chocolate and cream. The shell is baked first, then filled and chilled until set, giving it a firm crust and a rich, soft centre.
To make a chocolate tart, bake a pastry shell, then pour in a filling made by combining chopped chocolate with hot cream. Chill the tart until the filling sets before slicing. Blind-baking the shell helps keep the base crisp.
Dark chocolate is a popular choice for chocolate tart because its deeper cocoa flavour balances the creamy filling. Use milk chocolate for a sweeter, milder tart, or combine the two; the filling may set differently depending on the chocolate.
A chocolate tart filling can stay runny if it has not chilled long enough or the chocolate-to-cream balance is off. Let the tart cool and then chill it fully before cutting; if it still will not set, the filling may need more chocolate.
To help prevent a chocolate tart crust from shrinking, chill the pastry after fitting it into the pan and avoid stretching it. Blind-bake it with baking weights so the sides hold their shape while the pastry sets.
Store a chocolate tart covered in the refrigerator, especially when its filling contains cream. Bring a slice out briefly before serving so the chocolate softens slightly and its flavour comes through, while the filling remains firm enough to slice.
Yes, you can freeze a chocolate tart. Wrap the whole tart or individual slices airtight to protect them from freezer odours, then thaw in the refrigerator. The filling may be a little softer after thawing, so serve it well chilled.
Serve chocolate tart with fresh berries, lightly whipped cream, or coffee. Tart berries such as raspberries balance the rich chocolate, while unsweetened coffee keeps the pairing from becoming overly sweet.
A chocolate tart is generally baked in a shallow, straight-sided pan and has a crisp pastry shell with an exposed filling. A chocolate pie is often deeper and may have a softer crust or a top crust, depending on the style.
Yes, chocolate tart is well suited to making ahead because the filling needs time to set. Prepare it the day before, cover and refrigerate it, then add fresh toppings shortly before serving so they stay attractive.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.