Delicious doesn't begin to describe this Chocolate Citrus Frangipane Tart. Your friends and family will love every bite of this flavorful creation!
This Chocolate Citrus Frangipane Tart would make a perfect addition to your family’s dinner table.
This delicious cake is not your usual dessert but I guarantee your family will love it!
The first thing which came to mind was a frangipane tart. After all, they are elegant, classic and to me irresistible! I was in a dark chocolate sort of mood as well, so I thought a dark chocolate frangipane filling and crust would be perfect! Since citrus is at its peak this time of the year, I thought I would add it as another flavor in the form of kumquats and orange since it goes so lovely with the dark chocolate.
To start off I made a buttery shortbread type of crust, chocolate of course to contain the frangipane filling. I flavored the frangipane with both orange zest and extract as well as vanilla for good measure along with the almond chocolate base.
Before adding the filling to the crust, I scattered good quality chopped dark chocolate in the bottom to make it extra delicious, then after filling placed kumquats on top to make the tart more lovely and also because I am in love with kumquats!
The tart smelled like the most amazing brownie as it was baking, the aromas of chocolate and citrus filling my kitchen and causing me to wish I could taste it straight out of the oven. But of course, I needed to wait until it cooled which is always hard. It was well worth the wait, however, so delicious! The crust was crisp, and the filling like a decadent fudgy brownie with the citrusy flavor of orange! I had known it would be good, but it was even more heavenly than I expected! I will never tire of frangipane tarts, so many possibilities for what you can do with them, but this was one of my favorites! If you would like to make one for yourself, I have included the recipe below!
If you like this cake you might also like my Orange Yogurt Cake.
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Chocolate Citrus Frangipane Tart with Kumquat
Ingredients
Crust
- 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp whole wheat pastry flour
- 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp water plus more if needed
Frangipane (Almond Cream)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1 cup kumquats thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
To make crust
- in a bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, cocoa powder and salt.
- Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add vanilla as well as water and mix together with hands until dough comes together, adding more water if necessary to form a cohesive dough ball.
- Press the crust into a 8 inch tart pan with removable bottom, into the bottom, and up the sides of the pan, and place in the freezer.
- Freeze 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 375 and place the rack in the center of the oven.
To make frangipane
- in a medium bowl, with a hand mixer, cream the sugar and butter.
- Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange extract and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the almond meal, cocoa powder and flour and beat until it forms a smooth paste.
- Transfer to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate
To assemble tart
- scatter chocolate chunks on the bottom of the crust, then spread frangipane over the top.
- Decoratively arrange kumquat slices on top of the tart.
- Sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of sugar and bake the tart for 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly brown, and frangipane is cooked through. Cool completely on wire rack before serving.
Marije says
It was delicious and not that difficult. Thanks for the recipe!
For us Europeans: whole wheat pastry flour can be substituted for plain flour (135g) and it works just as well.
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
How I love kumquats! I just adore that sweet/tart one-two punch they embody. Beautiful tart!
torviewtoronto says
this looks wonderful lovely tart deliciously done
Liz says
Thanks, Dennis, for another fabulous feature…I love Amy’s blog, too!
Amy, this is one gorgeous tart!! Beautifully done as always! Anything chocolate would disappear quickly in my house…and this is no exception!
anna says
wow. this looks incredible, and rich, and wonderful. although i’m sure i’m not the first to see your name and think i was getting a fragrant vanilla cake recipe! 🙂 i guess i’ll have to look for that on your blog!
Jenny @ Savour the Senses says
You had me at frangipane… chocolate frangipane? I can’t even imagine…
Betty Ann @Mango_Queen says
This chocolate tart looks gorgeous and I’m sure it tastes terrific. Nice post! Thanks for sharing this recipe. Hope you’re feeling much better soon, Chef Dennis!
Dionne Baldwin says
Oh dear Amy, you had me at buttery shortbread crust! One way to my heart is definitely through shortbread! It was nice to “meet” you! Your tart looks amazing.
Dennis I hope you and your Missus are feeling right as rain by the time you read this.
Happy guest post Friday!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Amy is so talented and makes the prettiest desserts! This one is no exception! Gorgeous and I bet it tastes heavenly! 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food says
I hope you feel better soon. Nothing is worst than being sick and not being able to rest with all that you must get done. Great quest posts. I love the citrus linens along with the tart.
Cucina49 says
I agree, it’s been an incredibly long week! What a gorgeous cake, and I love how the top is studded with citrus slices.
Nicole, RD says
I’ve got kumquats in my fridge and until now, had no idea what to do with them. This looks great – thanks!
Mary says
Hi Amy! What a unique dessert. I love the sound of all those flavors you have packed into this one.
Feel better soon, Chef Dennis!!
Jill Colonna says
Amy, so happy to see you here on Ask Chef Dennis. I’m also in love with kumquats and even more in love with your chocolatey frangipane shortbread blockbuster with the jewels on top! Wowzer. Super guest post, Dennis. Keep well and chin up!
Soni says
Lovely Tart recipe, extra delicious with that extra chocolate at the bottom and the kumquats!!Hope you feel better soon Chef.
Suzanne says
Great guest blogger, love this recipe. It looks rich and flavorful with those lovely kumquats. I buzzed ya, get well and hang in Spring is almost here 🙂
ping says
Hi Amy! Nice to see you here! This is one fantastic looking tart! I have a weakness for kumquats so if I were to attempt this, I’d have to really discipline myself not to finish them off before I even get started 🙂
Feel better soon, Dennis!
Kim Bee says
Dennis I sure hope you feel better soon. I’m sending some get better vibes your way.
Amy this is a stunning dessert. The colours just pop off the screen. I love your style and am heading over to check out your blog. Great guest post.
Marsha @ The Harried Cook says
That frangipane tart looks picture perfect! Thanks, Chef Dennis, for introducing me to yet another fabulous foodie 🙂 Great guest post, Amy! And nice to meet you 🙂
[email protected] says
Great to see Amy guest posting on your blog today. She does have some creative skills in the kitchen. I know I have saved several of her unique and delicious cake recipes in the past. This one does look like it has all the trademarks of being a winner. Excellent flavor combo!
Elena says
Oh yum! I love all the flavors combined. Kumquats & Chocolate. I need a tissue to wipe the drool off. 5 Stars and a Buzz!
Kiri W. says
Oh man, this looks amazing! So happy to see Amy here, and what a gorgeous, gorgeous recipe 🙂
cat @ neohomesteading.com says
Looks delish! I love the chocolate/citrus combo.
Tess says
Beautiful!!! I wouldn’t dream of attempting this in my inexperienced kitchen, lol …. but OMGosh I want to eat this!!! Have a great night =))
Amalia says
I just checked out Amy’s blog and it’s fantastic, I’m a new follower! You have some great recipes Amy, I definitely want to give them a try! This looks wonderful as well, those kumquats are gorgeous 🙂 I don’t doubt this tastes like a million bucks!
Jessica | Oh Cake says
I love Amy’s blog! What a great guest blogger to have posting. And that dessert – OMG!
Feel better soon, Chef!
Amy @ FragrantVanillaCake says
Dennis, thanks so much for asking me to guest post! I had a lot of fun creating this recipe for your blog! Hope you are feeling better soon, and back to 100%!
anne says
That looks really delectable ! Yummy post , Chef !