Chocolate Fruit Tartlet

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Chocolate Fruit Tartlet.

1. Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Step 2

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.

3. Step 3

   Cut in 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons of butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

4. Step 4

   Add the egg and egg yolk to the mixture, mixing until the dough comes together.

5. Step 5

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough and transfer it to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.

6. Step 6

   Bake the tart crust in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until it feels dry to the touch.

7. Step 7

   While the crust is baking, prepare the pastry cream. In a medium saucepan, bring milk to a simmer.

8. Step 8

   In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the hot milk until the custard is smooth.

9. Step 9

   Pour the custard back into the saucepan and add lemon zest. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pastry cream thickens and comes to a boil, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, discard the lemon zest, and let cool.

10. Step 10

    Once the tart crust has cooled to room temperature, unmold it and fill it with the cooled pastry cream.

11. Step 11

    Top the tart with a pile of cherries in the center, then arrange peach slices in a ring around the cherries, followed by kiwi slices in a ring around the peaches.