Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Tart

RASPBERRY JAM

250 g   frozen or fresh raspberries

5 ml     lemon juice

80 ml   light Muscovado sugar or brown sugar

5 ml     corn starch

5 ml     water

CRUST

180 g   chocolate cookies (Oreo), crushed

60 g     melted butter

CHOCOLATE FILLING

300 g   dark chocolate

30 ml   castor sugar

230 g   cream

TO SERVE

            fresh raspberries

            chocolate shavings

 

  • Add the fresh or frozen raspberries and the light Muscovado sugar to a saucepan on low heat. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the raspberries start to break down and the mixture thickens
  • Mix the corn starch and water to make a slurry, then slowly add it to the raspberries. Cook for a minute, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • Combine the cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a greased 20cm loose-bottomed pie dish. Make sure it is tight and compact!
  • Spread the cooled raspberry jam into an even layer onto the crust.
  • TO MAKE THE CHOCOLATE FILLING: Combine the chopped chocolate, sugar, and the cream in a saucepan and place on very low heat. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth.  Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into the tart shell and smooth into an even layer. Place in fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
  • Garnish with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings