malt strawberries 'n chocolate tart.

Summer calls for another delicious and decadent dessert! 

Oh... it's actually raining at the moment and it's been raining a lot these days, but I looove it! The weather went a bit better since last week, so I'm deeply grateful. But still, it's warm... and I feel like there's nothing better than enjoying some strawberries and chocolatey desserts (again)! :p

Today, it's Malt Strawberries 'n Chocolate Tart on the table! Yummmmmy. 

I made a white tart a.k.a vanilla sponge tart as tart-based, then made a dark chocolate filling, and as a finishing touch - for the topping, I go with some crunchy Maltesers' crumbs and fresh strawberries!

This dish is simple, classic, yet so delicious. At this time of the year, you can easily find fresh strawberries anywhere and everywhere - even at the street market. That's why strawberries always be one of the most favourite stuffs and also the best option for summery desserts. I also got the inspiration after seeing some of Jamie Oliver 's wonderful creations on his website. 

Inspirations are soo much needed before baking... don't you agree? :) and I'm happy and satistied with the result.

Strawberries have always made a great pair with chocolate! It's indeed true. But, you can always top the tart with whatever fruits you like best. Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, orange, banana, or with some kind of nuts like almonds or hazelnuts, or with chocolate chips as well! Anything, in case it's delicious!.

Let's have a go... and just follow my easy recipe below! I would love to see you guys making this! :)

Making a 20-23 cm tart pan.

For the white "vanilla sponge" tart:

Ingredients:

1 cup granulated white sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose-flour

1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup milk

Directions:

1). Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour the prepared pan (you can use any kind or form of pan you fancy).
2). In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and mix it well. Finally stir in the milk until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the pan.

3). Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Cake is done when it springs back to the touch.
4). Remove the cake from the oven and let it be completely cool on a wire rack (for about 20-25 minutes).

For the chocolate filling and assembling/topping:

Ingredients:

300 ml heavy cream / double cream

2 teaspoons powdered or icing sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

200 gr dark chocolate, melted

ca. 50 gr Maltesers, crushed
fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions:

1). Pour the cream into a large bowl, then add the icing sugar and vanilla extract.

2). Whisk until the mixture forms soft peaks (1-2 minutes), then gradually whisk in the melted chocolate until the mixture thickens (take care not to over-whip the batter!).

3). Spoon the mixture into the (completely cooled) white tart and spread out. 

4). Decorate the top of the cake with Maltesers' crumbs and fresh strawberries.
5). Done and serve!.

P.S. If you want, you can chill the chocolate tart first before decorating it with the toppings (Maltesers and strawberries) for about 2-3 hours in the fridge. This might give the chocolate a nice and firm consistency. (this is optional!)

Enjoy! Hope you like it!

deliciouuusss!!!

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