Chocolate Honey Almond Tart

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: Picnic in the Park

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (30)

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Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
--
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 5 hr 20 min
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 5 hr 42 min

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Ingredients

1/2 stick (2 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature, plus extra for coating the pan
9 chocolate graham crackers, 5 1/2-ounces total
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup honey
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

Place the graham crackers and almonds in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the mixture forms fine crumbs, about 15 to 20 seconds. Add the butter and pulse until incorporated. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

In a small saucepan, whisk the cream and honey together over low heat until the honey has dissolved. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to just below a boil. Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and stir until the mixture is smooth. Pour the chocolate filling over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or preferably overnight.

Loosen the tart from the sides of the pan by running a thin metal spatula around the edge. Unmold the tart and transfer to a serving plate. Cut into wedges and serve.

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recipe Chocolate Honey Almond Tart
null null, null 10-12-2009
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This is sinfully delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I increased the almonds to a 1/2 Cup. This will cure anyones sweet tooth. Thank you Giada. I cut into small serving size... pieces, wrap in siran, then tinfoil and freeze, take out of freezer 30 minutes before you are ready to eat. It keeps for 2 months.Read more
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Lindsey provo, UT 10-05-2009
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Chocolate Heaven
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was super easy and tasty. I loved the graham cracker crust and the almond chocolate combination. My father-in-law... especially liked how it uses honey instead of pure sugar. I added some extra almonds on top before putting it in the fridge and raspberries on the side when I served it. My tart set up just fine in the fridge overnight and I would definitely make this again!Read more
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Jennifer Poplarville, MS 09-01-2009
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Deliciously Chocolate!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you are craving something chocolate, then this is the dessert for you! It is delicious and so easy to make.
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Melissa Minneapolis, MN 08-31-2009
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Very Rich & Easy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was a super easy dessert to make. I went to three different stores but couldn't find chocolate graham crackers, so I... had to make due with regular honey graham crackers instead. I would suggest maybe adding a touch more melted butter, because the crust was a bit on the crumbly side, but it wasn't too bad. I actually chilled this in the refrigerator for about 36 hours before I cut into it, but it still was a little soft in the center--not sure how dense it's supposed to be? The filling is so incredibly rich, perfect for those who love chocolate and very rich desserts. I myself am a choco-holic and have a big sweet tooth, but this borders on too much even for me. Only a small sliver was needed to satisfy me, which means if you have to serve a crowd this will definitely go the distance for you. It does keep very well. I made this on a Friday night; today is Monday and it still looks and tastes great. Read more
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Erin San Luis Obispo, CA 08-03-2009
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Chocolate Divinity!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a super easy recipe to make...and what's so wonderful is how decadent it is! True, it is rich and the sweet honey... really comes through in every bite...but we paired this with a 1970 vintage port and words cannot describe!!! Dinner party for 8, served everyone perfectly- no leftovers. Giada has done it again. Will definitely make this again...maybe even add fresh raspberries on top next time. Read more
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Janet Buena Park, CA 08-01-2009
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Mixed Reaction
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The desert itself was SO easy to make. The crust was super super easy (although I had to use an alternative to the chocolate... graham crackers) and didn't fall apart or anything. The filling was also easy to make, HOWEVER, it was really sweet. I couldn't eat more than two or three spoons at a time. That being said, the desert also lasts forever. It's been four days and it has the same freshness as the first day. If I ever make this recipe again, I'd like to ad some fruits into the chocolate mix, something to offset the richness of the chocolate.Read more