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.
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How To Make Decadent No Bake Chocolate Tart Recipe From Scratch?
- Prepare crust- Spread mixture in small pans or one large pan.
- Prepare the chocolate pudding- By mixing together whole milk, evaporated milk, cocoa powder, cornstarch and sugar.
- Remove from heat- And mix in butter and vanilla.
- Pour mixture- On top of the crust or crusts.
- Chill overnight- Until the pudding sets.
- 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.
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.
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
No Bake Chocolate Tart
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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
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Deborah
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!
tammy
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.
Parsley Sage
Can you please make a 4800 pound version of this? I could live in it...
Caroline
Oh these look so fantastic! Yup, bookmarking this.
Ruth
Can't help you on the difference between a pie and a tart, but this looks really good!
Juliana
This look so yummie, like the creamy texture of the chocolate pudding and the crunchy texture of the cookie crust with almonds...
Roxana
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!
kankana
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
Chef Dennis
what a gorgeous delicious pie! I love that cookie crust, and who doesn't love chocolate!
alyce
This looks so good! Congrats on your top 9!
Maria Dsouza
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...
Treat
Fantastic tart and looks fabulous!
Heidi
That looks delicious! Especially that pudding - I may just try it for that!
Ann
Congratulations on making Food buzz's Top 9. This pudding tart looks so decadent and delicious!
Christy
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.
Charissa
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.