Dark Chocolate and Fresh Fig Tarts

Rich dark chocolate and fresh fig tarts served with raspberry sauce, white chocolate ice cream, and garnished with mint.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1064.1 kcals 4256.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 109 grams 436.1 grams
Fat 62.2 grams 248.8 grams
Protein 17.1 grams 68.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Caster Sugar
for the pastry
275
g
Dark Chocolate
min 70% cocoa solids
40
g
Caster Sugar
for the filling
2
tbsp
Dairy
110
g
Butter
unsalted, plus extra for greasing
1
piece
Egg
free-range, lightly beaten
3
piece
Eggs
medium free-range
4
scoop
Fruits
8
piece
Figs
fresh
1
tbsp
GrainsCereals
225
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for flouring
Liquids
3
tsp
Water
cold
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
4
sprig
Mint
to garnish

Steps

  • Blend butter, flour, salt, sugar, and almonds into fine breadcrumbs.
  • Add egg and water then blend until a dough forms.
  • Knead dough gently, cover, and chill in fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 190°C.
  • Grease four 10cm tart cases with butter.
  • Divide and roll pastry to fit the cases.
  • Line cases with pastry and fill with parchment and blind-baking weights.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights, then bake for 5 more minutes.
  • Trim excess pastry edges and set aside.
  • Melt chocolate over a saucepan of simmering water.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar until pale.
  • Mix melted chocolate, cream, and egg mixture together.
  • Stir in scooped flesh from four figs.
  • Fill cases with chocolate mixture and top with remaining sliced figs.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until set.
  • Blend raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice then sieve.
  • Plate tarts with sauce, ice cream, and mint garnish.