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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. Deborah

      July 26, 2011 at 8:47 pm

      I've always thought the difference between a pie and a tart is that a tart is more shallow and a pie is deeper, but I really have no idea! This tart looks wonderful!

      Reply
    2. tammy

      July 27, 2011 at 6:46 am

      All most eaters will care about is does it taste good and chocolaty? All most bakers or cooks really care about is can I make this myself? Does it fit both? If so, it is a good recipe I think.

      Reply
    3. Parsley Sage

      July 27, 2011 at 10:05 am

      Can you please make a 4800 pound version of this? I could live in it...

      Reply
    4. Caroline

      July 27, 2011 at 4:00 pm

      Oh these look so fantastic! Yup, bookmarking this.

      Reply
    5. Ruth

      July 27, 2011 at 4:27 pm

      Can't help you on the difference between a pie and a tart, but this looks really good!

      Reply
    6. Juliana

      July 27, 2011 at 5:05 pm

      This look so yummie, like the creamy texture of the chocolate pudding and the crunchy texture of the cookie crust with almonds...

      Reply
    7. Roxana

      July 27, 2011 at 8:30 pm

      I kept asking myself the same thing for a while : what's the difference between pie and tart. Now I stopped. Seems each one has a different opinion.
      Anyhow, this looks amazing. I just have to share. Have to!

      Reply
    8. kankana

      July 27, 2011 at 11:07 pm

      OH !! i just made a tart and i was doubtful till the end before i hit publish . But i think they are cousins and came be pretty similar. This looks lovely and congrats on Top 9

      Reply
    9. Chef Dennis

      July 28, 2011 at 5:47 am

      what a gorgeous delicious pie! I love that cookie crust, and who doesn't love chocolate!5 stars

      Reply
    10. alyce

      July 28, 2011 at 6:46 am

      This looks so good! Congrats on your top 9!

      Reply
    11. Maria Dsouza

      July 28, 2011 at 6:56 am

      This looks tempting and irrespective its tart or cookie I just want to have a bite of it. I am gonna surely try this. Cheers...

      Reply
    12. Treat

      July 28, 2011 at 8:28 am

      Fantastic tart and looks fabulous!

      Reply
    13. Heidi

      July 28, 2011 at 2:34 pm

      That looks delicious! Especially that pudding - I may just try it for that!

      Reply
    14. Ann

      July 28, 2011 at 8:26 pm

      Congratulations on making Food buzz's Top 9. This pudding tart looks so decadent and delicious!

      Reply
    15. Christy

      July 29, 2011 at 10:20 am

      I agree with Deborah - I always thought tarts were more shallow, pies higher? Also, tarts tend to be looser or more free form, pies are much more structured. That's my lay person's guess, anyway. I love these hand-me-down recipes. I swear my favorite cookbooks tend to be those spiral bound community types where everybody adds their family's famous such & such. After all, who's gonna give a crap recipe for all the world to try? Great post.

      Reply
    16. Charissa

      July 29, 2011 at 3:08 pm

      Ooh, you've changed up your website, looks good!

      And this recipe looks really delicious! Chocolate is always, always the best thing in the world. Period.

      Reply
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