Strawberry Chocolate Tart

I am not sure how I found this recipe on the real house moms website.  Must of have a link on some web page, but it looked so delicious!!  I knew I had to make this.   The only problem was that I didn't have the tart pan.  So off to trusty eBay I went and, lo and behold, I found one (well, I found several!!).  NOTE:  I found out the hard way, you do need a tart pan with, at least, sides that are about 1 3/4 inch high - this one was only an inch - so I am buying a bigger one.  The diameter is 10 inches which is a good size.

This is another really easy recipe to make, you can whip this up in a matter of minutes.  The most difficult part is making the custard because it thickens very fast and you have to be paying attention or else it will burn.

You probably will need to run to the grocery store for this one . . .

Strawberry Chocolate Tart

Ingredients

1 pkg (14 oz) Oreo cookies (not the double stuffed - just regular old Oreos)
6 T unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 3/4 cup milk
6 oz. bittersweet chocolate
10 strawberries, sliced
powdered sugar for dusting if you want

Directions:

In your food processor, grind up all the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs.

Dump the crumbs into a separate large mixing bowl.

Melt the butter and pour over the crumbs.  Mix well.

Spread the crumbs evenly over the tart pan, over the bottom and up the sides.  Press all over, making sure it is all packed down.  Refrigerate.

Beat the eggs, sugar and cornstarch together in a separate bowl.

I broke up the chocolate into smaller pieces to help it melt faster.

In a small sauce pan, warm the milk and chocolate  Stirring it constantly to help the chocolate melt.

Once the chocolate has melted, take a cup and add to the egg mixture while whisking vigorously!

Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the remaining milk.  Cook the mixture over medium/low heat while stirring constantly.

This will thicken up fast so pay attention.
Spoon the custard into a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the surface of the custard.  Place in the refrigerator so it will cool completely.
When ready to serve, spoon the custard into the Oreo crust, spreading it evenly.  Arrange the strawberry slices over the custard.  Sprinkle the top of the strawberries, if you wish, with powdered sugar.

Entire Recipe:

Strawberry Chocolate Tart

Ingredients

1 pkg (14 oz) Oreo cookies (not the double stuffed - just regular old Oreos)
6 T unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 3/4 cup milk
6 oz. bittersweet chocolate
10 strawberries, sliced
powdered sugar for dusting if you want

Directions:

In your food processor, grind up all the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs.
Dump the crumbs into a separate large mixing bowl.
Melt the butter and pour over the crumbs.  Mix well.
Spread the crumbs evenly over the tart pan, over the bottom and up the sides.  Press all over, making sure it is all packed down.  Refrigerate.
Beat the eggs, sugar and cornstarch together in a separate bowl.
In a small sauce pan, warm the milk and chocolate (I break up the chocolate into smaller pieces, helps it melt faster). Stirring it constantly to help the chocolate melt.
Once the chocolate has melted, take a cup and add to the egg mixture while whisking vigorously!
Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the remaining milk.  Cook the mixture over medium/low heat while stirring constantly.
This will thicken up fast so pay attention.
Spoon the custard into a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the surface of the custard.  Place in the refrigerator so it will cool completely.
When ready to serve, spoon the custard into the Oreo crust, spreading it evenly.  Arrange the strawberry slices over the custard.  Sprinkle the top of the strawberries, if you wish, with powdered sugar.

VERDICT:

What did my resident expert think??  HE LOVED IT!!!  Oh my God, this is wonderful!!  I am sure you won't find this on Weight Watchers.  Yep, this is definitely a keeper recipe!!!