Dark Chocolate Cherry Galette | Black Forest Crostata Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with less sugar

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is more affordable and widely available.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.

Press the dough into a tart pan evenly across the bottom and up the sides.

Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Bake the crust for 20-25 minutes until set and slightly firm.

Let the crust cool completely in the pan.

Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.

Spread the melted chocolate over the cooled crust evenly.

Pit and slice the cherries, then layer them over the chocolate.

In a bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add powdered sugar and almond extract.

Spread the whipped cream over the cherries and chocolate layer.

Chill the crostata for at least 1 hour before serving.

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