I love Thanksgiving. But can we talk about the obvious lack of chocolate in the typical lineup of Thanksgiving desserts? I mean, pumpkin, pecan, apple, and cranberry are great and all, but fruits, nuts, and gourds do not a satisfying dessert make. Seriously, when did Thanksgiving desserts get so... vanilla? I cry foul. Give me chocolate, or give me death. (Would you like a side of cliché with that? You're getting it anyway.) This deeply chocolate and yet festively-flavored tart is my kind of dessert. Perfect for when you want something seasonally-appropriate for your holiday table but aren't willing to give up your precious chocolate. The filling is not overly sweet; in fact, the only sweetness comes from the pumpkin and a bit of brown sugar in the crust, allowing the intense and bitter chocolate filling to engulf your tastebuds. Dark chocolate fans, this one is for you. As intense as it is, the tart is surprisingly light and almost mousse-like in texture, the pumpkin lightening the

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