B: What do you want for Valentine's / anniversary gifts?
Me: Eh, I don't need things... but how about an experience doing something?
B: *googles "New Haven Experiences" *
B actually did a great job and booked a glassblowing class. It was so fun - we decided what we wanted to make (vase, glass, ornament, flower, paperweight), picked our colors, then heated, rolled, and blew the glass (with assistance of course since glass making can definitely be dangerous). While next to the fire, I felt like my skin was melting off.
The finished item needs to cool for a few days, then it's ready to go. Can't wait to use my new glass!
In regards to Valentine's day, there's no better way to my heart than berries and chocolate. B knows - that's how he bribed me to date him in the beginning.
B: My pickup line in 2 words. Infinite. Berries.
Me: *swoons*
He wasn't that smooth, but that's how it started (in his head). In reality, it was more of a struggle catching my attention thanks to "Natalie's obliviousness," but that's for another day.
To celebrate, here's a raspberry chocolate ganache filled tart made with gingersnaps for the crust. Fruits, especially berries, are lagging up in the northeast winter but when you find them, they're precious. Enjoy!
Raspberry Chocolate Tart with Gingersnap Crust
CRUST
8 ounces gingersnap cookies (about 32 cookies), coarsely broken
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of salt
FILLING
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped crystallized ginger
raspberry
For crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Finely grind gingersnap cookies in processor (yielding 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 cups). Add melted butter and salt; process until moistened. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Place pan on rimmed baking sheet.
For filling:
Combine finely chopped bittersweet chocolate and heavy whipping cream in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk over low heat until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove saucepan from heat. Whisk egg yolks, egg, sugar, flour, ground black pepper, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Very gradually whisk chocolate mixture into egg mixture until smooth and blended. Pour chocolate filling into crust.
Bake chocolate tart until filling puffs slightly at edges and center is softly set, about 30 minutes. Transfer to rack. Sprinkle chopped crystallized ginger over top. Cool tart in pan 20 minutes. Gently remove tart pan sides and cool tart completely.
I LOVE raspberries!! This looks like a perfect Valentine's Day dessert. Thanks for sharing!!
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DeleteThis looks delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and raspberries!
ReplyDeleteIt's my favorite berry to pair with chocolate
DeleteThese look beautifully delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by the blog!
Deletethat looks seriously amazingg!!
ReplyDeleteChocolate and raspberry are a perfect combination to me too!
ReplyDeleteI agree. It was a good bribe
DeleteThese are so cute. That gingersnap crust is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI had some extra cookies and wanted to make good use of it. The gingersnap spice is fun to pair with dark chocolate
Deletea very appropriate dessert for valentine's day! and i think a glassblowing class sounds amazing, especially if you like what you made!
ReplyDeleteWe're waiting for the final pieces to be shipped to us but we're super excited for our classy glasses to toast with
DeleteOh my gosh these look to pretty to eat!
ReplyDeleteThat's what my husband says right before devouring them :)
DeleteYUMMMMMM! You bet I'm trying these!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
DeleteLooks amazing and delish, and just in time for Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteI like any excuse to use chocolate
DeleteThis looks amazing and perfect for Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteValentine's is a fun baking celebration
DeleteThis tart is so pretty! I pretty much love anything that combines chocolate with raspberries...but this looks particularly yummy :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, glad you like it!
DeleteThis looks amazing. Perfect for Valentine! There's just something about chocolates and raspberries :) PS: that glassblowing class sounds amazing too!
ReplyDeleteThanks! We're super excited for our glassblowing pieces to return once it's done cooling and shipped to us
DeleteI love the combination of chocolate and raspberries! So perfect for Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteMatch made in heaven (or in my stomach)
DeleteThese look and sound amazing! The combination of chocolate and raspberries is always a winner.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it
DeleteThese look so good! Chocolate is alway such a good treat especially with raspberries.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I agree :)
DeletePerfect Valentine's Day dessert! Thanks so much for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteThese look sooo good! Raspberries and chocolate make a wonderful combination. Plus, they are super cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Not too many raspberries in the Northeast during the winter but my family brought some from a market while visiting
DeleteOh wow these look DIVINE! All the yum!
ReplyDeleteYum, yum, triple yum!!! Now I just need an excuse to make them now that valentines day is over!
ReplyDeleteEvery dark is chocolate day in my opinion :)
Delete2 words: GREAT. PICTURE
ReplyDeleteYay I have these little tart pans already! now I just HAVE to make this :) And I really love the gingersnap in the crust. Clever.
ReplyDeleteI love mini tartlets since you can make as many/as few as you want, and they bake so much faster than big tarts
DeleteLove the idea of using raspberries in place of the candied ginger in the original recipe. The individual tarts are beautiful.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Dark-Chocolate-Tart-with-Gingersnap-Crust-240695#reviews
This recipe concept is wonderful!!!
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