Chocolate Tart

At Puratos, we believe that exceptional chocolate tarts start with exceptional ingredients. Through our Cacao-Trace Sustainable Cocoa Program, we ensure that chocolatiers can craft pralines with superior taste while supporting cocoa farmers for a fairer and more sustainable future for all of us. 

For premium Belgian chocolate bars with exceptional taste: Belcolade Chocolate – Crafted for professionals, offering a smooth, refined flavour that elevates both classic and more daring recipes.

For versatile and convenient chocolate applications: Belcolade Selection and Chocolanté – Perfectly balanced chocolates known for their versatility and convenience.

For cost-effective production: Carat Compound Coatings – A practical alternative to real chocolate, ensuring consistency, stability, and the right texture for large-scale chocolate bars production.

For chocolate bars with unique and authentic taste experiences: Belcolade Origins – Single-origin chocolates from specific cocoa terroirs, with typical and distinctive flavour profiles.

For health-conscious consumers without sacrificing flavour: Belcolade Health & Well-being – Good-for-you chocolate with no compromise on taste. Includes sugar-reduced, organic, plant-based, and lecithin-free options.

For chocolate tarts with a fresh and vibrant taste: Chocolanté 60Days– Fresh cocoa beans, crafted in 60 days for unique, fresh chocolate profiles.

For innovative chocolate creations: Belcolade Expression – Unique flavour profiles designed to inspire creativity and delight the senses.

For healthier confectionery coatings: Sugar-reduced Compound Coating – Reduced sugar, ideal for high-protein, low-sugar snacks

For versatile and delicious fillings: Carat Fat-Based Fillings – A range of great tasting and extremely versatile fat-based fillings, available in a wide variety of tastes and functionalities.

For plant-based, vegan, or dairy-free tarts: Carat Nuxel Hazelnut Plant-based – Premium hazelnut filling with 16% hazelnuts. Perfect for bakery and patisserie, 

For a soft yet stable chocolate filling: Cryst-o-fil – The ideal choice for maintaining consistency while delivering an indulgent taste.

For fruit-filled chocolate tarts: Puratos Fruit Fillings – Created according to the highest standards of bake stability and with the right water activity for your applications, enhancing both taste and performance of your bakery and patisserie items.

We have expertise and solutions for every type of production (artisan, industrial).

Chocolate tarts have a rich history that dates back to the early days of pastry making. Originally created as a luxurious dessert for the elite, chocolate tarts have evolved into a beloved treat enjoyed by people all over the world.

The origins of the chocolate tart can be traced to the grand kitchens of European nobility, where skilled pastry chefs crafted intricate desserts to impress their patrons. As chocolate became more accessible in the 17th and 18th centuries, the chocolate tart gained popularity beyond the aristocracy. By the 19th century, it had become a staple in patisseries across Europe.

Today, chocolate tarts are celebrated for their exquisite taste and elegant presentation. Whether enjoyed as a special treat or a centerpiece at a festive gathering, chocolate tarts remain a timeless dessert that captures the hearts of chocolate lovers everywhere.

A chocolate tart typically has a crisp, buttery crust and a rich chocolate filling. A chocolate pie usually has a softer, flakier crust and can include various fillings such as chocolate custard or mousse. A chocolate tartlet is a miniature version of a chocolate tart, perfect for individual servings.