Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TART WITH ESPRESSO SAUCE

Category: Tarts

1 1/2 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
6 tbsp unsalted butter

Filling:
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into bits and softened
2 tbsp Kahlua Liqueur (or other of choice)
Pinch salt

Sauce:
1/2 cup whipping cream
4 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 to 11/2 tsp finely ground espresso coffee

Crush or grind fine chocolate wafers in food processor. Melt butter and blend into crumbs. Pat into tart or pie pan. Chill until firm before filling or bake at 300 for 15 minutes, cool, and fill.

Filling: In a large saucepan combine the chocolate, cream, butter, and Kahlua and heat the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring until it is smooth. Remove from heat, allow to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature. Pour into cooled tart shell and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Sauce: In a saucepan, combine cream, sugar, and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture boils. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in espresso grounds. To serve, spoon a moderate amount of warm sauce on a rimmed plate. Top with a wedge of tart.