How to make a chocolate tart with Pedro Ximénez dates recipe

Is there a more crowd-pleasing finish to a meal than a chocolate tart? An almost-holy trinity of sweetness, bitterness and nostalgia, this version adds texture and complexity with Sherry-soaked dates.

“The fudginess of the date, bound with the raisin-y viscosity of the Pedro Ximénez, cuts into the richness of the decadent chocolate,” says chef Martin Benn. “They all complement each other, while letting each flavour sing.” The chocolate pastry in this recipe adds another…