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Slice of amazing dark chocolate pumpkin tart with ganache

Amazing Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Tart

  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A luscious dark chocolate tart with a creamy pumpkin filling, perfect for fall or Halloween gatherings. This tart combines the richness of salted dark chocolate with the warm spice of pumpkin, finished with a silky chocolate ganache for an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for one 9-inch tart):

For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (or graham crackers)

  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

For the Pumpkin Filling:

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp ground ginger

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup dark chocolate, melted

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped

  • Pinch of sea salt

Optional Toppings:

  • Whipped cream

  • Pumpkin seeds

  • Caramel drizzle

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.

  3. Press mixture into a 9-inch tart pan evenly.

  4. Bake 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Pumpkin Filling

  1. In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla.

  2. Stir in heavy cream and melted dark chocolate until smooth.

  3. Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth top.

Step 3: Bake the Tart

  1. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.

  2. Let cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 2 hours.

Step 4: Prepare the Ganache

  1. Heat heavy cream until simmering.

  2. Pour over chopped dark chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until glossy and smooth.

  3. Pour ganache over chilled tart, spreading evenly. Sprinkle sea salt on top.

Step 5: Serve & Decorate

  • Garnish with whipped cream, pumpkin seeds, or caramel drizzle if desired. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • No-Bake Version: Use a pre-made crust and skip baking; chill pumpkin filling for 4 hours.
  • Leftover Pumpkin Pie Filling: Can be adapted by mixing with melted chocolate and using as tart filling.
  • Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 4 days.
  • Make Ahead: Ganache can be made a day ahead and poured before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Fall / Halloween Treat
  • Method: Baked / Chilled / Ganache Topped
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://www.eminentrecipes.com/amazing-dark-chocolate-pumpkin-tart/