Description
Silky, rich, and spooky this Spiderweb Chocolate Tart is the ultimate Halloween dessert. A dark chocolate filling rests in a cookie crust, topped with a white chocolate spiderweb that’s fun to create and even more fun to eat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies (Oreos or chocolate graham crackers)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 200g dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Optional: candy spiders, pinch of flaky salt, Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies, melted butter, and brown sugar.
- Press the crust mixture into a 9-inch tart pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Add vanilla and maple syrup to the chocolate mixture. Stir until fully combined and silky.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Tap to release bubbles and smooth the top. Chill for at least 2 hours until set.
- Melt white chocolate chips with coconut oil. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small snip at the corner.
- Pipe circles from center outward, then use a toothpick to draw lines from center to edge to create the spiderweb design.
- Garnish with candy spiders, flaky salt, or Halloween sprinkles. Slice with a hot knife for clean cuts. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate (60–70%) for best results. Always let the tart fully chill before decorating. For cleaner slices, warm your knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts. Want to prep ahead? Make the crust and filling a day in advance and decorate right before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake + Baking
- Cuisine: American