Chocolate tart recipes

A buttery pastry case with a layer of caramel and just a hint of salt, studded with nuts and finished with a fudge filling

Imagine a chocolate shortbread pastry case with fudgy brownie filling that hides pockets of oozy caramel... This is a chocolate lover’s dream dessert

You can make this indulgent chocolate tart up to two days ahead. Any leftovers will make a welcome treat with a cup of coffee the next day

A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

Pecan pie crossed with chocolate tart with a dash of maple syrup - we can't argue with that

This clever no-bake tart from Elle Young uses raw cacao and coconut oil, sweetened naturally with dates, oranges and honey

Bake this sophisticated dessert to end your dinner party on a high. A chocolate pastry crust is filled with unctuous ganache filling and topped with caramelised salted pecans

A pure, unadulterated chocolate hit, made extra-special with crunchy hazelnut praline

Impress your guests with this decadent chocolate and date tart in a shortcrust pastry case. Suitable for vegans, it's sure to go down a treat with everyone

A chocolate tart with a rich taste and moussey texture – but with two-thirds less fat than the classic version

Pair chocolate with passion fruit to make this deliciously decadent dessert. The tangy fruit curd works wonderfully with the rich ganache

Prepare in advance for the perfect end to any meal

Sweet cocoa pastry is filled with a rich, fruity filling of chocolate and cherries in this heavenly German gateau-inspired dessert

A stunning layered dessert to impress dinner party guests - assemble everything ahead of time for stress-free entertaining

Lace this classic banana and toffee pie with a little dark rum. Top with whipped cream and chocolate

Layer up two types of chocolate ganache on a biscuit base to make a stunning marbled tart - perfect as a dinner party dessert

A grown-up make-ahead dessert that looks gorgeous when sliced. It's easy to transport too, if you're taking it to a friend's for pudding

Elegant Jaffa-flavoured tarts that the whole family will want to indulge in

Crunchy, crumbly cinder toffee makes a rich open torte with dark chocolate ganache even more decadent

Give this Tuscan tart a delicious twist by adding dark chocolate to the traditional custard filling and delicate sweet pastry

The only rule with these is to eat them straight from the oven while the centres are still gooey... but that's no hardship

Try this stunning white chocolate dessert to finish off your Sunday roast - sprinkle with freeze-dried raspberry dust to make it extra special

Layer salted caramel and thick chocolate cream on a chocolate pastry base and top with crunchy honeycomb for a dessert with a difference