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    Home » Recipes » No Bake Desserts

    No Bake Chocolate Tart {Tartlet}

    Published: Nov 1, 2022 · Modified: Feb 13, 2023 by Abeer Rizvi · This post may contain affiliate links · 40 Comments

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    This quick and easy homemade no bake chocolate tart recipe with graham cracker crust is egg free and made with a few simple ingredients. Topped with whipped cream.

    I know that the ganache filling is very popular, but I like my Mom's chocolate filling so much better and it's much easier too. It is the perfect personalized dessert for all the upcoming holidays, and is surprisingly made with no eggs! Add this easy and also no bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie to the menu and you will make all the family and friends at your table satisfied and happy.

    Easy Homemade No Bake Chocolate Tart With Whipped Cream on Rustic Background

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    Table of contents

    • How To Make Decadent No Bake Chocolate Tart Recipe From Scratch? 
    • Tart Topping Ideas
    • Variations for Chocolate Tartlet
    • Tips And Techniques For Mini Chocolate Tart
    • Storage Of Tart
    • More Chocolate Desserts

    How To Make Decadent No Bake Chocolate Tart Recipe From Scratch? 

    1. Prepare crust- Spread mixture in small pans or one large pan.
    2. Prepare the chocolate pudding- By mixing together whole milk, evaporated milk, cocoa powder, cornstarch and sugar.
    3. Remove from heat- And mix in butter and vanilla.
    4. Pour mixture- On top of the crust or crusts.
    5. Chill overnight- Until the pudding sets.
    6. Top it- With whipped cream, chocolate pieces, edible pearls.

    Tart Topping Ideas

    Caramelized fruit- Such as pear or apple slices or even these Caramelized Bananas.

    Toffee bits- They should be finely chopped.

    Candied fruit- Like Sugared candied cranberries or Candied orange peel and slices, or lemon peel.

    Candied bacon- These should be chopped up into small pieces.

    Meringue topping- This is so light and fluffy!

    Fresh berries- Such as strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries.

    Caramel sauce- Homemade caramel sauce is the best with and a dash of sea salt. Another similar option can be Dule De Leche.

    Chopped nuts- Such as almonds, pistachios, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, cashews.

    Sprinkles- Go classic with chocolate sprinkles or colorful with rainbow sprinkles.

    Dried fruits- Such as raisins, cranberries, blueberries, or cherries.

    Shredded coconut- This should be sweetened.

    White chocolate drizzle- This can just be melted white chocolate or white chocolate ganache.

    Nut butters- Just heat and drizzle peanut butter, Nutella, almond butter or sunflower butter.

    Cocoa powder- Only a light dusting on top is needed.

    Powdered sugar- Only a light dusting on top is needed.

    Pie fllings- Such as Homemade Raspberry Pie Filling, Homemade Apple Pie Filling, Strawberry Pie Filling, Cherry Pie Filling.

    Syrups- Such as Nutella Syrup or store-bought fudge syrups/sauces.

    Frosting- Such as whipped cream, Chantilly Cream {Cream Chantilly}, buttercream icing.

    Partially Eaten Mini Chocolate Tartlet With Graham Cracker Crust on Rustic Background

    Variations for Chocolate Tartlet

    Ganache tart- Use this Easy Chocolate Ganache {2 Ingredient} in place of the chocolate pudding. This is much richer than the recipe below.

    Add zests- Like orange, lemon, or lime.

    Try extracts- Such as vanilla, almond, lemon, hazelnut, bourbon, maple, or coconut.

    Try another cookie crust- Such as this Oreo Pie Crust or hazelnut crust or gingersnap crust.

    Make different sizes- You can make a full 8 to 9 inch tart or 6 smaller ones that are 4 inches wide each.

    Serve as a deconstructed tart- In individual cups or a big bowl, spoon the pudding mixture and top it with cookie crumbles and a few dollops of whipped cream.

    Tips And Techniques For Mini Chocolate Tart

    Does this contain eggs? No, it does not contain eggs! Instead, it's thickened with cornstarch.

    What crust to use? I made a homemade graham cracker crust, but you can use a store-bought if that is easier.

    How long to chill pudding? Chill the pudding in the fridge for at least 6 hours, but overnight is even better. Make sure the pudding is fully set.

    Use unsalted butter- Because this prevents the pudding from becoming too salty.

    Remove from heat as soon as the pudding is thickened- This prevents the filling from becoming too gelatinous keeping it creamy and smooth.

    Whisk continuously-This ensures there are no lumps and mixture remains smooth.

    Why is my tart filling not setting? There is not enough cornstarch in the recipe, which helps to thicken the filling or the mixture wasn't cooked long enough.

    Spoonful of Chocolate Filling- Closeup Shot

    Storage Of Tart

    Refrigerate- In a sealed container for up to 3 days.

    Freeze-This cannot be frozen because it does not thaw well and the filling can separate. However, a ganache tart can be frozen for up to 1 month in tightly sealed freezer bags.

    More Chocolate Desserts

    • Mexican Chocolate Cake {With Cake Mix}
    • Chocolate Raspberry Cake {With Cake Mix}
    • Triple Chocolate Cookies {Fudgy & Chewy}
    • Easy Chocolate Cream Pie {No Bake}
    • Gooey Brownies {Chocolate Cherry Brownies}

    Recipe

    Easy Homemade No Bake Chocolate Tart on Rustic Background

    No Bake Chocolate Tart

    Abeer Rizvi
    This quick and easy homemade no bake chocolate tart recipe with graham cracker crust is egg free and made with a few simple ingredients. Topped with whipped cream.
    5 from 4 ratings
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill time 6 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 Tarts
    Calories 447 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    Tart crust

    • 1 batch Graham cracker crust

    No Bake Tart Filling

    • 2 cups Whole milk
    • ¾ Evaporated milk
    • ½ cup Granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup Cornstarch
    • 4 tablespoon Cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
    • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract

    Topping

    • 2 cups Whipped cream
    • 2 tablespoon Edible pearls Gold and Silver
    • Chocolate bar Cut into squares for decorating

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare a batch of graham cracker crust.
    • Spread mixture in one round 8 inch pan or in six 4 inch small pans.
    • Chill this pan (or mini pans) for an hour or until the cookie crust hardens.
    • While the cookie crust is chilling, prepare the easy chocolate pudding: Place a non-stick sauce pan on medium heat and add whole milk, evaporated milk, cocoa powder, cornstarch and sugar .
    • Continue mixing with a whisk until everything dissolves and the mixture thickens.
    • As soon as the mixture thickens, remove saucepan from heat. Add butter and vanilla extract and mix everything with a spoon.
    • Pour this chocolate cornstarch pudding mixture on top of the mini cookie crusts (or the large cookie crust).
    • Chill in the refrigerator overnight or 6 hours or until the pudding sets.
    • The, top off with whipped cream, some chocolate pieces and edible pearls.

    Notes

    • Read all my tips above. 
    • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 146mgIron: 1.6mg

    An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.

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    Comments

    1. Adora

      July 26, 2011 at 2:37 am

      Thanks for the trivia, enjoyed that. Love this tart simple but with old fashioned goodness. Best of all, it uses storecupboad ingredients so it can be made anytime.

      Reply
    2. Eftychia

      July 26, 2011 at 2:41 am

      This tart looks perfect with a cup of coffee!! I usually bake my tarts. This version sounds much easier, but equally delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us.

      Reply
    3. anncoo

      July 26, 2011 at 3:48 am

      This chocolate tart looks very yummy! I'm bookmarking this recipe

      Reply
    4. basmah

      July 26, 2011 at 4:47 am

      that looks soo good! omg! we shood bake togethere sometime

      Reply
    5. Medeja

      July 26, 2011 at 6:40 am

      You are real Cake Wiz! Such a cute tart.. I just can't visit your blog, it always makes me feel hungry for sweets

      Reply
    6. Sandra

      July 26, 2011 at 8:57 am

      Those look very delicious..pudding tarts it got to be fantastic flavor! Pictures are beautiful too!!!!

      Reply
    7. Anne

      July 26, 2011 at 9:03 am

      Not sure what the true difference is between a pie and a tart.....because they look the same in my belly! These are beautiful! I love the chocolate pudding! Great tie...I mean part....I mean pie/tart!!!

      Reply
    8. Wendy Irene

      July 26, 2011 at 11:29 am

      Let me know what the difference is when you find out! I'm curious.

      Reply
    9. steph

      July 26, 2011 at 11:39 am

      I am dying for a bite of this!!

      Reply
    10. Kate

      July 26, 2011 at 2:23 pm

      I want to crunch into that crust...yummmmm!

      Reply
    11. junia

      July 26, 2011 at 3:03 pm

      wow, this looks delicious!! chocolate pudding + tart = a winner

      Reply
    12. Tiffany

      July 26, 2011 at 3:56 pm

      WHO in the world doesn't like tarts?!?!?!?!??!? And WHO in the world wouldn't love this chocolate tart? YUM!

      Reply
    13. Liz

      July 26, 2011 at 4:03 pm

      Ooh, this looks fabulous!!! And I love the new look of your blog...nice!!!

      Reply
    14. Trish

      July 26, 2011 at 7:36 pm

      and we have ANOTHER winner from the WHIZ! Just a cake whiz you ask....NO, I say...A Pudding Tart Whiz too...geeeesh, I got robbed of all the baking talent in the world.

      Reply
    15. torviewtoronto

      July 26, 2011 at 8:41 pm

      beautiful tarts lovely for dessert

      Reply
    16. Ann

      July 26, 2011 at 8:41 pm

      Yum! That looks rich and delicious! I say it's a tart based on the thickness....either way - it's yummy!

      Reply
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