Kashmiri Kahwa Chocolate Tart
A sophisticated dessert blending the aromatic spices of Kashmiri Kahwa with the richness of dark chocolate. This tart offers a unique bitter-umami profile, balanced by the subtle sweetness of saffron and cardamom, encased in a crisp, buttery crust.
Prep Time
150 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
8
Calories
450 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the tart crust: In a food processor, combine flour and sugar. Add cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
~5 min - 2
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and flatten into a disc. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
~30 min - 3
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your tart pan. Press the dough into the pan, trimming any excess. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.
~10 min - 4
Line the tart shell with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Blind bake for 15 minutes.
~15 min - 5
Remove parchment paper and weights. Continue baking for another 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
~12 min - 6
Prepare the Kahwa infusion: In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, green tea leaves, and saffron threads. Heat gently over medium-low heat until just simmering. Do not boil.
~10 min - 7
Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 15-20 minutes to infuse the flavors.
~20 min - 8
Strain the infused cream through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing gently to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids. Stir in the honey.
~3 min - 9
Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Reheat the strained Kahwa cream until simmering, then pour it over the chocolate.
~2 min - 10
Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk gently until smooth and glossy. This is your ganache.
~5 min - 11
Pour the chocolate ganache into the cooled tart shell. Smooth the top with a spatula.
~2 min - 12
Refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour, or until the ganache is set.
~60 min - 13
Garnish with edible rose petals and chopped pistachios, if desired, just before serving.
~1 min
Tips
- Ensure your butter and water are very cold for a flaky tart crust. You can even pop the flour and butter mixture into the freezer for 10 minutes before adding the water.
- For a more intense Kahwa flavor, you can steep the tea leaves and spices in a little more cream and strain again for a second infusion.
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