Bake of the Week: Bahlsen Choco Leibniz chocolate tart, created by Great British Bake Off star Tom Hetherington

TREAT yourself and that someone special this Valentine’s Day to a decedent and indulgent recipe lovingly created by Great British Bake Off star Tom Hetherington.

Tom’s Chocolate Tart has been created using Bahlsen Choco Leibniz, a buttery biscuit topped with a thick slab of smooth and indulgent chocolate.

Prepared in 15 minutes, the recipe for this deliciously rich dessert serves 2.

You’ll need

For the base:
4no Choco Leibniz biscuits
25g salted butter

For the tart:

200g dark chocolate (70% min cocoa)
200ml double cream
25g salted butter
1tsp vanilla extract

To serve:
1 tbsp cocoa powder
raspberries
double cream

Method

1 – For the base, crush the Choco Leibniz biscuits with a rolling pin until they resemble chocolatey breadcrumbs and then stir in the melted butter.

2 – Split the biscuit crumbs into the bottom of two dishes and press down with the back of a spoon. Chill in the fridge whilst preparing the filling.

3 – Place the cream in a saucepan and heat until almost simmering.

4 – Add the chopped chocolate to the cream, along with the vanilla and butter. Stir until the chocolate has melted and you have a smooth, glossy mixture.

5 – Gently spoon dollops of the mixture over the biscuit crumbs.

6 – Tap on your work surface to level the top, and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

7 – Remove from the fridge and and sprinkle the top of the tarts with cocoa powder.

8 – To serve, place each tart on a plate, along with 4 or 5 raspberries. Pour over a healthy volume of double cream, and enjoy!

Bahlsen Choco Leibniz are available from all major retailers with an RRP of £1.55.