Delightful Mixed Berry and Chocolate Puff Pastry Tart
Serves 6, generous slices
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (44g) of semi-sweet chocolate
 - 2 cups (350g) thawed mixed berries, your choice of raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, or blackberries
 - 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch
 - 2 tbsp (24g) granulated sugar
 - 1 sheet thawed puff pastry
 - 2 tbsp (28g) honey
 - 1 tbsp (15g) warm water
 - 1/4 cup (28g) powdered sugar for dusting
 
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 359
 - Fat: 18g
 - Carbohydrates: 46g
 - Fiber: 3g
 - Sugars: 22g
 - Protein: 4g
 
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
 - Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth and shiny. Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring between each one until smooth.
 - In a bowl, mix thawed berries, cornstarch, and sugar until fruit is fully coated.
 - Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface. On the prepared baking sheet, place the pastry, smear melted chocolate in the center, leaving a 2-inch border, and top the chocolate with the berry mixture. Fold pastry edges over the berry layer, and brush the edges with honey-water mixture.
 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven, allow to cool, and dust with powdered sugar before slicing. Bon appétit!
 
Variations and Tips
- Mixed Berry Filling: Choose fresh or frozen berries. Cook mixed berries with sugar and lemon juice until the jam reaches the thread stage for a thick texture.
 - Chocolate Filling: Use high-quality dark or milk chocolate. Spread chocolate over the puff pastry, or drizzle it on after baking.
 - Puff Pastry Preparation: Ensure the pastry is thawed according to package instructions to avoid cracking.
 - Assembly: Spread berry jam to the center, then chocolate and seal with a fork. Brush egg wash for golden edges.
 - Baking: Aim for 20-25 minutes at 400 °F (200 °C).
 - Glazing: Prepare a vanilla bean glaze for extra sweetness and flavor, and drizzle it over the tart before serving.
 
Reference:
[1] Culinary School.com. (2022). Mixed Berry and Chocolate Puff Pastry Tart Recipe. https://www.culinaryschools.com/recipes/mixed-berry-and-chocolate-puff-pastry-tart.html