Recipe | Tartelette au Chocolat

Chocolate first arrived in France in 1615 as a gift to the 14-year-old King Louis XIII from his 14-year-old fiancée, Anne of Austria. It was a gift of such value that it was placed in a chest! The popularity of chocolate drinks began to spread throughout Versailles, and it was Louis XV who absolutely loved the drink. This bond between the French and chocolate is deeply ingrained in their culinary and cultural traditions; it’s also about excellence. France has the highest number of the finest ‘bean-to-bar’ chocolate makers in the world.

Here is my favourite recipe for a Chocolate tart or six individual tartlets. My father used to make them at The Great House Restaurant in Lavenham, where I grew up. It’s a very special recipe… full of wonderful smells and memories. Check Alex’s recipe online in the Cambridge Independent.

Another recipe for chocolate lovers Rum and Raisin Truffles. Discover more chocolate desserts at Amelie’s Cafe @CambridgeCookerySchool.