Lemon Chocolate Tart Recipe

This dreamy Lemon Chocolate Tart, originally from Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking and featured in the Toronto Star, is surprisingly quick and easy to make! Watch as the decadent chocolate crust magically rises during baking, creating a stunning lemon layer in the center. A perfect balance of tart and sweet, this dessert is sure to impress your guests.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 276.1 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Chocolate Tart

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How to Make Lemon Chocolate Tart

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a food processor, pulse 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs until finely ground.
  3. In a separate bowl, melt ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter and blend in 2 tablespoons light corn syrup until smooth.
  4. With the food processor running, gradually add the melted butter mixture to the crumbs. Process until evenly combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
  5. Generously spray a 9-inch pie plate or flan pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  6. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan, ensuring it holds its shape.
  7. Bake the crust for 10 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
  8. Meanwhile, prepare the lemon filling:
  9. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 large egg whites, and ½ cup granulated sugar until well combined and pale yellow.
  10. Whisk in the zest of 1 large lemon and the juice of 1 ½ large lemons.
  11. Pour the lemon filling into the pre-baked chocolate crust.
  12. Bake for 18-20 minutes at 375°F (190°C), or until the top is just set and the filling is no longer jiggly.
  13. Let the tart cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
  14. Just before serving, sift a light dusting of powdered sugar over the top for an elegant finish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

123g

Fat

17g

Carbs

15g