Rich, decadent, and luscious—this Eggless Chocolate Malt Fudge Tart is a dream for chocolate lovers. With a crisp, buttery tart shell and a rich fudge filling infused with malt powder(Ovaltine white), this dessert is a delightful take on a classic chocolate fudge tart. The deep, chocolatey deliciousness is perfectly balanced with the subtle caramel undertones of malt, creating a velvety smooth mouth feel that melts in your mouth. Chocolate Fudge Tarts are mostly made with eggs but I decided to play around with ingredients to come up with an eggless version and honestly, it’s rich, decadent, and lush.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or craving chocolate, this tart is easy to make and impossible to resist. The ingredients are all easily available and best of all, it’s completely eggless, making it a perfect choice for those with dietary restrictions. Serve it chilled for a firm, fudgy texture or slightly warm for an extra gooey experience. Either way, it’s rich indulgence!
An Eggless Chocolate Malt Fudge Tart with Dark Chocolate Malt Ganache is decadent indulgence at its best! It has a luscious and rich crisp, buttery chocolate tart shell filled with a rich chocolate malt fudge, topped with a silky dark chocolate malt ganache for an extra layer of yummness.
Key Components:
- Tart Crust – A crisp, buttery chocolate pastry base that provides the perfect contrast to the fudgy filling.
- Chocolate Malt Fudge Filling – A smooth, eggless fudge layer infused with malted milk powder for a caramelized depth of flavor.
- Dark Chocolate Malt Ganache – A glossy, melt-in-your-mouth topping made with dark chocolate, cream, butter, and malted milk powder for a rich and luxurious finish.
Texture & Flavor Profile:
- Crunchy and buttery base
- Silky and fudgy malted chocolate center
- Luscious, velvety dark chocolate ganache that enhances the deep chocolate and malt flavors
This tart is best served chilled for a firm, sliceable texture or slightly warm for an extra gooey indulgence. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt or crushed malted milk balls on top makes it even more irresistible!
Enjoy rich, chocolatey flavors with our Eggless Dark Chocolate Biscoff Cake, a perfect blend of dark chocolate and spiced Biscoff goodness!
Why Eggless?
This tart is perfect for those who avoid eggs due to allergies, dietary choices, or personal preference, without compromising on richness or texture. It’s a delicious treat best served chilled for a firm sliceable texture or slightly warm for an extra gooey experience!
Each ingredient in your Chocolate Malt Fudge Filling plays a crucial role in texture, flavor, and structure. Here’s why they are essential:
Dry Ingredients:
- Caster Sugar – Provides sweetness and helps caramelize slightly for a smooth texture.
- Brown Sugar – Adds moisture, a deeper sweetness, and a slight caramel-molasses flavor that complements malt.
- Cocoa Powder – Gives a deep, rich chocolate flavor without adding extra moisture.
- Cornstarch – Acts as a thickener, helping create a smooth, pudding-like consistency in the filling.
- All-purpose flour – Adds additional structure and stability to prevent the filling from being too runny.
- Malt Powder – The key ingredient for a nostalgic, caramelized, slightly nutty malted flavor.
- Salt (Pinch) – Enhances all the flavors, balancing sweetness and intensifying the chocolate notes.
Wet Ingredients:
- Milk – The base liquid that hydrates the dry ingredients and ensures a creamy consistency.
- Heavy Cream – Adds richness and a silky texture, making the filling extra indulgent.
Final Ingredients:
- Dark Chocolate – Melts into the filling, giving it a luxurious, fudgy texture and an intense chocolate flavor.
- Butter – Adds richness, shine, and a smooth mouthfeel. It also helps the filling set well.
- Vanilla Extract – Rounds out the flavors and enhances the overall depth of the chocolate-malt combination.
Why Do We Need Them Together?
- The sugars, cocoa powder, and malt powder develop deep, complex flavors.
- The cornstarch and flour thicken the filling to ensure it sets properly.
- The milk and cream create a luscious, creamy consistency.
- The chocolate and butter add silkiness and a fudge-like texture.
- The vanilla and salt enhance and balance the flavors.
Each ingredient has a purpose—without one, the texture or taste could change!
For a delicious twist, try our Eggless Coffee and Hazelnut Cake, a perfect blend of bold coffee and crunchy hazelnut flavors!
Ingredients
Instructions
- For the Chocolate Tart Crust
- Instructions:
- Prepare Dry Ingredients – In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Cut in Butter and Shortening – Add the cold, cubed butter and shortening to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Liquid – Gradually add cold, chilled water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough starts to come together. It should be firm but not sticky.
- Chill – Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll & Shape – On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to fit your tart pan. Carefully transfer it to the pan and press it into the edges. Trim any excess dough.
- Instructions for Chocolate Fudge Filling
- Method:
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, flour, malt powder, and salt.
- Add Liquids:
- Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth and lump-free. Add the melted chocolate and melted butter. Add Vanilla. Give it a good mix and pour into the tart shell.
- Bake at 200 degrees C for 40 minutes or until the center is slightly wobbly. Take it out. Let it cool down.
- Dark Chocolate Malt Ganache
- Add the chocolate, cream, butter, and malt powder into a microwaveable bowl. Now microwave it for 20 seconds and then stir. Till you have a well-mixed velvety smooth ganache.
- Assembly
- Pour the ganache over the cooled tart and refrigerate it for at least 2 more hours or overnight. Decorate with Malteasers. Enjoy!
