Christmas Recipes Sweets • Gingerbread Chocolate Tart
This Christmas Gingerbread Tart features a buttery spiced crust and a rich molasses custard filling, packed with classic holiday spices. A festive showstopper perfect for the season.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 tart (8–10 slices) 1x
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1–2 tbsp cold water
- Pinch of salt
Filling:
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine crust ingredients and chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll into tart pan, prick base, chill again. Blind bake at 375°F for 15 mins, then 5 mins uncovered.
- Whisk filling ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into crust and bake at 350°F for 30–35 mins.
- Cool completely. Decorate with whipped cream, sugared cranberries, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Make a day ahead for best texture.
- Use mini tart pans for individual servings.
- Add a cream cheese swirl or chocolate for a twist.