Easy Mixed Berry and Chocolate Tart

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

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 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.
3. In a bowl, mix thawed berries, cornstarch, and sugar until fruit is fully coated.
4. 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.
5. 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

1. 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.
2. Chocolate Filling: Use high-quality dark or milk chocolate. Spread chocolate over the puff pastry, or drizzle it on after baking.
3. Puff Pastry Preparation: Ensure the pastry is thawed according to package instructions to avoid cracking.
4. Assembly: Spread berry jam to the center, then chocolate and seal with a fork. Brush egg wash for golden edges.
5. Baking: Aim for 20-25 minutes at 400 °F (200 °C).
6. 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