Chocolate Tarts are the perfect decadent, special occasion chocolate dessert! This chocolate tart features an Oreo crust for extra chocolate flavor and is topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

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Making this Chocolate Tart

Are you a chocolate lover? If so, I have the perfect dessert for you!

The Oreo crust is the perfect base to the ultra rich filling in this chocolate tart for those who like chocolate with their chocolate!

The pillowy whipped cream topping balances out the richness of the chocolate while providing an avenue for more chocolate in the form of a shaved chocolate topping.

You just don’t get more decadent than this!

Tools Needed for this Recipe

You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare this recipe. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:

Measuring Cups and Spoons – to measure the ingredients.
Food Processor – to make the crumbs for the Oreo crust.
9-inch Tart Pan – I recommend using one with a removable bottom.
Parchment Paper – to line the bottom of the tart pan with.
Wire Whisk – to beat the eggs.
Small Saucepan – to cook the chocolate tart filling in.
Wooden Spoon or Rubber Spatula – to stir the chocolate tart filling while it cooks
Medium Bowl – you make whipped cream twice in this recipe: once to mix in with the chocolate tart filling and a second time just before serving to spread on top of the entire tart.
Electric Mixer – to make the whipped cream.

chocolate tart ingredients in bowls on a marble counter

What’s in this Chocolate Tart?

This recipe has 3 different parts: the Oreo crust, the chocolate filling, and the whipped cream topping. Here’s a quick summary of the basic ingredients you’ll need to prepare it:

For the crust:

Oreo Cookies
Butter

For the filling:

Granulated Sugar
Eggs
Chocolate
Vanilla Extract
Unsalted Butter
Heavy Cream
Powdered Sugar

For the topping:

Heavy Whipping Cream
Vanilla Extract
Powdered Sugar
Chocolate Shavings

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe for chocolate tarts. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

How to Make Chocolate Tarts

Although this recipe looks like it has quite a few steps, it is actually not too difficult to prepare. Here’s a quick overview of the process with step-by-step photos:

step by step how to make an oreo crust for a chocolate tart

Make Chocolate Tart Crust

While the tart itself is a no-bake filling, you do have to blind bake the crust for a few minutes before adding the filling.

First, you’ll prepare the tart crust by processing Oreos and melted butter in the bowl of a food processor.
Then, press into the bottom and up the sides of the pan; bake the crust.

step by step photo collage how to make chocolate tart filling

Prepare the Tart Filling

While the crust is baking and cooling, prepare the filling:

Cook the sugar and eggs on the stove.
Then, add the chocolate, vanilla, and butter. The mixture should be thick once combined and the sugar completely dissolved.
After that, make whipped cream. Then stir the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream.
Pour mixture into the prepared crust, spread, and refrigerate until firm.

step by step adding whipped cream on top of a chocolate tart

Make Whipped Cream Topping

You will top the chilled tart with whipped cream just before serving:

Beat the heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
Then, add the powdered sugar and beat until stiff.
Spread the whipped cream on top of the chilled chocolate tart.

The above is simply a quick summary of this chocolate tart recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Chocolate Tart Garnish Ideas

You can garnish this delicious chocolate dessert however you like, but I recommend garnishing it with either shaved chocolate or chocolate curls.

For more info, check out this tutorial: How to Make Chocolate Curls.

Other Ideas:

fresh raspberries – chocolate and raspberries are beautiful together.
dried orange slices – especially if you want to add some orange zest to the chocolate filling!

overhead photo of a chocolate tart garnished with shaved chocolate

Tips for Making Chocolate Tarts

Purchase good quality baking chocolate. You don’t want to use cheap chocolate or chocolate chips when making this recipe.
When making the tart filling, stir the egg and sugar mixture constantly while it cooks, otherwise you may end up with a scrambled egg mess.
Make sure the granulated sugar has completely dissolved as you cook the chocolate filling before stirring the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream, otherwise the filling will be grainy.
Chill the tart for a minimum of 8 hours. You want the tart to be completely set so that it doesn’t fall apart when cut.

Chocolate Tart Recipe FAQs

Got questions about how to make this chocolate tart recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

Do I have to use a tart pan?

No, you can also prepare this using a 9-inch pie plate (standard depth, not deep dish).

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! It needs to chill for at least 8 hours, so plan to make the chocolate tart in advance of when you want to serve the dessert.

However, you want to make the whipped cream topping just before serving the tart, otherwise it will deflate.

What is the best way to make whipped cream last?

If you want to make the entire pie ahead of time, you’ll need to make stabilized whipped cream instead of regular whipped cream – stabilized Whipped Cream holds its shape for longer than traditional whipped cream.

Learn how to stabilize whipped cream with gelatin, plus 4 other easy methods! Stabilizing whipped cream with gelatin will allow you to make the whipped cream topping up to a day in advance.

Once you serve the tart, stabilized whipped cream will last for up to 2 hours when sitting at room temperature.

overhead photo of a slice of chocolate tart on a plate with spoons

When should I serve this?

This chocolate tart is perfect for special occasions like birthday celebrations, Valentine’s Day, or dinner parties.

Try this Chocolate Tart Recipe!

Next time you’re looking for a dessert that is perfect for chocolate lovers, give this Chocolate Tart a try!

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a single slice of chocolate tart on a plate with spoons

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Chocolate Tart

Yield: 1 Tart

Ingredients

For the Oreo Crust:

24 Oreo Cookies
4 tablespoons Melted Butter

For the Chocolate Tart Filling:

1 ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
4 Eggs
8 ounces Chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¾ cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
1 ⅓ cups Heavy Whipping Cream, cold
¼ cup Powdered Sugar
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
1 ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream, cold
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ cup Powdered Sugar

Garnish

Chocolate Shavings

Instructions

Recipe Prep

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of the tart pan with parchment paper cut to the size of the pan.

Making the Chocolate Tart Crust

Add the Oreos to the bowl of a food processor. Secure the lid and process the cookies until they are crumbs. Remove the lid, scrape down the sides if needed, and replace the lid.
Slowly pour the butter through the food processor chute, while processing, until the mixture is combined and grainy.
Add the cookie crumb mixture to the tart pan. Press the crumb mixture down into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
Transfer the tart pan to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Then, remove and let cool to room temperature.

Preparing the Pie Filling

While the crust is baking and cooling, prepare the filling.
Combine the granulated sugar and beaten eggs in a medium sized saucepan over medium-low heat.
Stir the mixture constantly while cooking until the sugar begins to dissolve and the mixture has thickened (it should coat the back of a spoon).
Reduce heat to low. Add the chocolate and vanilla extract, continuing to stir constantly, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is well combined and the sugar is completely dissolved.
Stir in the butter until melted. Remove from heat, transfer to a mixin bowl, and set aside.
Add the heavy cream to a chilled non-reactive bowl.
Whisk using an electric mixture until the cream holds a loose peak. A soft peak will hold a lazy curve when the beater or whisk is held upside down.
Then, sprinkle the powdered sugar on top of the whipped cream and continue beating until stiff peaks are formed.

Assembling the Chocolate Tart

Add the whipped cream to the chocolate mixture, slowly stirring it until very well combined.
Transfer the chocolate tart filling to the pie dish and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, until stiff

Preparing the Whipped Cream Topping

Just before serving, prepare the whipped cream topping.
Combine the heavy cream and vanilla or vanilla bean paste in a chilled non-reactive bowl.
Whisk using an electric mixture until the cream holds a loose peak. A soft peak will hold a lazy curve when the beater or whisk is held upside down.
Then, sprinkle the sugar on top of the whipped cream and continue beating until stiff peaks are formed.

Serving the Chocolate Tart

Spread the whipped cream on top of the chilled pie. Garnish with shaved chocolate or chocolate curls.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 808Total Fat: 57gSaturated Fat: 34gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 205mgSodium: 215mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 2gSugar: 59gProtein: 8g

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