Chocolate-Orange Velvet Tart

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups cinnamon-flavored graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 3 (4 ounce)  semisweet chocolate, baking bars coarse chopped (Ghiradelli)
• sweetened whipped cream, to top
• orange zest, garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°.

2. 2

   Combine the first 3 ingredients in a bowl; press firmly into a lightly greased 9 inch pie plate.

3. 3

   Bake for 11 minutes or until lightly browned; remove from oven and let cool.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, combine the cream and next 4 ingredients; bring to a simmer over med-low heat.

5. 5

   Remove from heat; add in chocolate, and stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.

6. 6

   Pour filling into baked crust; refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.

7. 7

   Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of orange zest.