pink apple rhubarb chocolate tart;

apple rhubarb chocolate tart;

A delicious shortbread crust, spread with a layer of chocolate ganache and topped with a pink apple and rhubarb filling.

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This festively pink apple rhubarb chocolate tart is a perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day! It’s got a little taste of everything, and looks beautiful to boot. The apple rhubarb filling is a perfect mixture of sweet and tart, spread over a thin layer of chocolate ganache, and sitting on a beautiful shortbread crust. If you don’t have a tart pan, don’t worry! Use an 8″x8″ pan and make these into bars. Still as delicious, I promise!

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Galentine’s Day? Or ignore the holiday all together? Neither I or my partner care much for Valentine’s Day. I don’t have strong feelings about it one way or another. It brings back good memories of waking up to candy conversation hearts that my mom left my sister and I growing up. And I like ordering cute snacks or fun gifts for some of my besties.

So funnily enough, I think of it more as a friends and family holiday than this overly romantic sappy-sweet holiday. My partner and I usually “celebrate” it, but rarely bother with overcrowded restaurants, and don’t even make an effort to celebrate it on the 14th if it’s not convenient. So if you love the Valentine’s festivities or want to treat yourself, this pink apple rhubarb chocolate tart makes for a classy dessert!

I’ve actually never cooked with rhubarb before. Actually, if I’m being honest I’ve never had anything other than strawberry-rhubarb jam before. Meaning I’ve never had a strawberry rhubarb pie or any dessert using rhubarb before this! I don’t know why, it’s a pretty fun ingredient to work with. The tart flavor really goes well with so many fruits, not just strawberry. I did add a little taste of strawberry into this apple rhubarb chocolate tart using some overripe strawberries, and a spoonful of jam. But honestly it was mostly to get a pinker color, I think the rhubarb and apple pair deliciously together.

So if you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary to impress, this pink apple rhubarb chocolate tart is the perfect recipe! Pair it with a delicious but easy meal like lamb kebabs and this bulgur wheat rice pilaf, add a side salad, and then stun your date (or yourself) with this tart for dessert! Because we know dessert is always best with chocolate.

Secrets to Success

• Don’t have a tart pan? No problem! Use an 8″x8″ baking dish, and just pack the shortbread crust into an even layer on the bottom of the dish. Follow the rest of the instructions for the pink apple rhubarb chocolate tart and then slice into bars for serving. Still delicious, and more accessible! Of course, if you want the fancy feel, a tart pan is the way to go.
• Don’t forget to save some chocolate ganache for a drizzle if you want to look extra fancy! You could also sprinkle with some chopped nuts if you want to go the extra mile. Some toasted pecans or walnuts would add a roasty-toasty complimentary crunch to the tart.
• If you’re looking for the pink color, make sure to use a red jam, and add some overripe strawberries. And by overripe, I mean, mushy and barely holding together (but not brown). I had some old (think like a week old) mushy strawberries in my fridge that I was keeping only to toss in a smoothie or something unseen, but they went perfectly in this apple rhubarb chocolate tart!

Looking for other recipes to make this Valentine’s Day? Check out these options:

• If you think “red” when you hear “Valentine’s Day” then these red velvet cookies are for you!
• Red wine truffles are another decadent, classy option.
• Looking for a homemade meal to impress your partner before this tart? Try this recipe for rainbow trout.

Recipe adapted from Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars Life Straight Up.

apple rhubarb chocolate tart;

A delicious shortbread crust, spread with a layer of chocolate ganache and topped with a pink apple and rhubarb filling.

Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Oven Temp: 350°

Servings: 10

Author: bestwithchocolate.com

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Ingredients

Shortbread crust

• ½ cup butter, room temperature (1 stick)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup flour

Chocolate Ganache

• 1 cup chocolate chips (recommend semisweet)
• ¼ cup boiling milk
• ½ tsp vanilla

Rhubarb Apple Filling

• 2 medium apples, diced (try sweet varietals like fuji or gala)
• 2 8-10 inch stalks rhubarb
• 8 strawberries, overripe (optional)
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 Tbsp jam (try strawberry or raspberry)
• ¼ cup water

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Instructions

Shortbread Crust

• Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
• Add the sugar, vanilla, and salt, and cream together.
• Add the flour and mix together. Mixture will be crumbly, but should hold together when squeezed in your hand.
• Pour the shortbread crust into a tart pan, or across an 8"x8" dish. Press shortbread into the bottom of the pan. If using a tart pan, press up the sides to form a rimmed crust.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool while working on the fillings.

Chocolate Ganache

• In a small pot over the stove, bring the milk to a boil. Once it is heated through and just starts boiling, remove from the heat. Add in the chocolate chips and vanilla and stir together until melted and smooth. Set aside.

Rhubarb Apple Filling

• Peel apples (if desired) and dice into small cubes, approximately pea-sized. Slice rhubarb stalks in half lengthwise, and dice them as well. Dice the overripe strawberries, if using.
• In a medium pan, add the diced fruits, 2 Tbsp flour, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, 1 Tbsp jam, and ¼ cup water. Stir together, then turn on the burner to medium-low heat.
• Allow the mixture to heat through and fruit to soften, stirring frequently to prevent burning. If mixture is too thick or close to burning add additional water by the Tbsp. Note that the fruit will release some liquid, so be patient and don't add too much water. I usually cook mine for approximately 10 minutes, but you may need more or less time depending on the size of your fruit. They don't have to be complete mush because you want them to hold their shape and they'll be baked a bit more in the oven.
• Take the pre-baked shortbread crust and pour the cooled, but soft ganache over the crust. If it has hardened too much, pop it in the microwave for 15 second increments until softened again. Spread out the chocolate in an even layer across the shortbread, reserving some for a drizzle topping as desired.
• Spread the apple rhubarb filling over top of the ganache and spread it evenly across the tart.
• Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until crust is toasty and just barely brown.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes to ensure everything sets and is firm enough to cut. Slice into bars or slices, and serve warm! This apple rhubarb chocolate tart goes well with some vanilla ice cream, or a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

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