Rich Chocolate Taart

Now, this is the second pie I baked today...

Somehow I couldn't get a single good picture of this taart - I thought I did but after uploaded all, these two pics above were the best amongst all haiz.....

One good reason (read: excuse) I can think of is cos I cut and took pics when the taart was still warm - perhaps the filling and topping was not really set yet - see if I can get a better shot tomorrow after I leave it overnight :)

Please do not judge the quality of the taste of this tart only by looking at my those poor pics

It is so rich and chocolatey and not overly sweet - all chocoholics' must try!

Recipe is from Hesti's site

This is the translated version...

What you need:

For the pie crust:

185g plain flour

25g cocoa powder

55g icing sugar

150g cold butter - roughly chopped

2 egg yolks

1 tsp cold water

For the filling:

4 egg yolks

2 eggs

55g caster sugar

80ml thick cream

300g dark chocolate - chopped

1 tsp vanilla extract

How to make the pie crust:

Mix plain flour, cocoa powder, sugar and butter - rub with fingers til well mixed

Add in egg yolks and water, mix well til dough is formed

Wrap in cling wrap and keep in the fridge for 30mins

Preheat oven to 180degC

Grease pie pan (I used 24cm pan)

Roll dough til big enough to be laid on the pan

Press the dough at bottom and sides of the pan til even, leave it in the fridge for another 30mins

Cover the top with aluminium foil and put pie weight on top

Bake in opened oven door for 15mins, take out pie weight and foil and bake in closed oven door for another 10mins, let cool

How to make the filling:

Beat egg yolks, eggs and sugar til thick and creamy

Add in cream, melted chocolate and vanilla extract - mix well

Pour filling on the pie crust, bake for 30mins til filling is set

Let cool, and spread with chocolate icing (or you may pour with chocolate ganache) -> I did this just to get a smoother surface

I'm submitting this pie to Aspiring Bakers #10: Easy as Pie (August 2011) hosted by Janine from Not The Kitchen Sink at this LINK

So glad finally I can participate in this event - I thought I couldn't... cos pie is something I very seldom bake and I do want to try it hands on.... it's indeed not so difficult, only I need to practise more in getting a thinner crust :)

I wish I could make more - following the list I have...I actually ready with all the ingredients for chicken mushroom pie and also wanted to try to bake apple pie and egg taarts...

Oh well, never mind, I will still go ahead with the plan when I''m free - hopefully soon :)