Bittersweet Truffle Tart Recipe

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Bittersweet Truffle Tart
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. FOR CRUST:.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, ground almonds, butter, and cocoa powder.
  4. Beat with an electric mixer until combined.
  5. Knead gently with hands until mixture comes together.
  6. Press dough onto the bottom and up the side of an ungreased 9- or 9 1/2-inch fluted square or round tart pan that has a removable bottom or a 9-inch pie plate.
  7. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until crust is slightly puffed.
  8. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
  9. FOR FILLING:.
  10. In a medium saucepan, combine whipping cream, the 12 ounces chocolate, and the granulated sugar.
  11. Cook over medium heat just until chocolate is melted, stirring occasionally.
  12. Transfer to a medium bowl; whisk in strawberry jam.
  13. Cover and chill about 1 hour or until mixture is cooled and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  14. Beat cooled chocolate mixture about 30 seconds or just until the color lightens slightly.
  15. Pour into crust, spreading evenly.
  16. Cover and chill about 2 hours or until firm.
  17. PEREPARE WHIPPED ALMOND MASCARPONE:.
  18. In a medium bowl, combine half of an 8-ounce carton mascarpone cheese, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup whipping cream, and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  19. Beat on high speed until mixture is thick and holds firm peaks.
  20. TO SERVE:.
  21. Using a small sharp knife, gently loosen edge of crust from side of pan. Remove side of tart pan.
  22. Spread the whipped mascarpone over top of tart.
  23. If desired, sprinkle each serving with the chocolate shavings. Makes 10 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 617.62 Kcal (2586 kJ)
Calories from fat 352.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.13g 60%
Cholesterol 74.4mg 25%
Sodium 219.73mg 9%
Potassium 490.03mg 10%
Total Carbs 65.85g 22%
Sugars 43.44g 174%
Dietary Fiber 2.59g 10%
Protein 7.56g 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 95.9mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 403.81 Kcal (1691 kJ)
Calories from fat 230.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.59g 60%
Cholesterol 48.65mg 25%
Sodium 143.66mg 9%
Potassium 320.39mg 10%
Total Carbs 43.05g 22%
Sugars 28.4g 174%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 10%
Protein 4.94g 15%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 62.7mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.1
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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