Ingredients
Crust:
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plus more for greasing pan
- Eight 4 1/2-inch-long plain or almond biscotti cookies, coarsely broken (about 5 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup cherry preserves or jam, such as Bonne Maman
Filling:
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, such as Ghiradelli
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 3/4 cup chopped shelled pistachio nuts
- Salt flakes, such as Maldon, optional
Directions
For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Combine the biscotti, butter and sugar in a food processor. Blend until the mixture forms moist crumbs that stick together when pressed. Firmly press the crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until golden and feels firm to the touch, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Spread the cherry preserves over the cooled crust leaving a 1/2 to 1-inch border.
For the filling: Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat to just below a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the cream over the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the dried cherries and 1/2 cup of the pistachios. Pour the chocolate filling over the cherry preserves and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup pistachios on top. 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. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt flakes, if using. Cut into wedges and serve.

















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By sjhunter1
Austin, Texas
on January 17, 2012
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I made a couple of tweaks - I used graham crackers with some powdered cocoa as my base. I used fresh pitted cherries in the tart instead of dried cherries. And I used dark cherry pie filling instead of the jam. It was delicious. I was worried it would be too rich, but it was just perfect. All of my guests loved it! I served it with fresh cherries & cream on the side.
By bbawhit
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI
on January 04, 2012
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Amazing - the biscotti for the crust is out of this world - so so so good - such an indulgence. Perfect for a decant treat to ring in the New Year! I was so glad there was a piece left over for the next day! Also, was out of pistachios and used walnuts, any combo would be a home run!
By csgosset_8869927
Clovis, CA
on January 01, 2012
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This was a hit with my husband for the holidays. He loves cheeries! The biscotti is a nice change for a crust. He has requested that I make it again tonight for company tomorrow! Thanks Giada
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