Tarte Noire
Mimi's Kitchen is on vacation. We are drifting on a houseboat on Lake Powell in Arizona, so no internet or cell service here. I will catch up on your blogs when we return next week.
Dharmagirl of bliss: towards a delicious life chose Tarte Noire. This dessert was an easy to make silky chocolate ganache in a sweet pastry crust. We flavored ours with smokey chipotle chilies, topped them with sweetened whipped cream and dusted them with a little cayenne pepper.
The chipotle doesn't hit you right away, it kind of sneaks up on you as a surprise ending to the intense chocolate. After your first bite you have to stop and wonder, what is that extra something? Although I love a good sweet chocolate ganache, the addition of the spice made for a nice change. Mini Me doesn't like spicy things, but she did enjoy the sublte heat in this tart, so I knew it wasn't too hot. The filling was really smooth and creamy, and very rich, so just a small slice was the perfect after dinner treat. Although the deep chocolatey flavor of this tart was excellent, it would also be good topped with some fresh raspberries, or flavored with some peppermint or orange extracts, or even some instant espresso.
If you want to see what the other TWD bakers made check our blog roll. See you next week.
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25 comments:
Nice change adding a bit of heat.
Enjoy your vacation!
~ingrid
Oh my, just heavenly!
Thanks, I'll be trying this for sure.
I hope you have a wonderful vacation, Mimi. This recipe sure is a beauty to leave us with!
Mimi, your tart looks so yummie and creamy :-)
realy nice tart.. made it hot..
Oh Mimi ora qui è mattina..ne vorrei proprio una ..tutta per me! ciao e buona giornata
Hot! Like the extra heat in the tart - what a great idea to spice up this decadent dessert. Looks heavenly! Enjoy the va-ca!
that is SO gorgeous, mimi! i love the fact that it's so flexible--i think mint, raspberry, maybe peanut butter or coconut would all be magical additions!
Have a nice holidays, Mimi! Your tart looks delicious!
Wow. This looks wonderful, Mimi, dark and dangerous! I love that you added some heat to it.
(Was that last forkful for me??)
We've been wanting to rent a houseboat on Lake Powell. Hope you're having a great time! This looks like a fabulous dessert.
That chocolate looks amazing! Great photos too, Mimi! Happy Baking, Roz
Mimi,
That last photo has me drooling. Love this. Hope your enjoying your vacation.
Maureen
I love the name and the picture!
Hope you are having a great vacation.
Rita
What an idyllic vacation! Enjoy!
As always, looks absolutely sinfully delicious.
Enjoy your time away. We will be here when you return.
Beautiful tart. :) I hope you are having a wonderful vacation. Happy belated blog birthday. Loved the cupcakes.
Beautiful dessert!! Gosh...the filling looks so creamy and rich and delicious...mmm
I love your addition of chipotle! That would make this creamy, dreamy dessert truly special. Your photos are beautiful as always. I hope you're enjoying your vacation!
I hope you are having a wonderful vacation! This tart looks really impressive. I've never had chocolate with cayenne or chipotle, but I love all things spicy so I know I would love it!!
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This looks like a chocoholic's dream Mimi! I love the spicy heat in it - a nice surprise. I hope your having lots of fun on your vacation!
just the kind of tart I could not resist, ever.
Oh my Mimi! I would love to bite into that.
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