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Chocolate Ganache Tart

Rich, easy, decadent but approachable - this Chocolate Ganache Tart is great for holidays, gatherings or just because.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time:8 hours
Total Time8 hours 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 277kcal

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 5 Tablespoons salted butter softened
  • ¼ cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Filling:

  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate bar chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the butter and sugar into a food processor and process until smooth, scraping down the sides.
  • Add the egg and mix until well combined.
  • Add the flour in two batches and mix until a dough forms. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan. I like to start with the sides, then press the rest of the dough into the bottom of the pan.
  • Freeze for 25 minutes.
  • Poke holes all over the bottom of the crust.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until the mixture is no longer glossy. Allow to cool completely.
  • When the crust is cool, make the filling by adding the chopped chocolate to a large heatproof bowl.
  • Add the heavy cream and butter to a small saucepot over medium heat and bring to low simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Once at a simmer, pour the mixture over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk to combine until smooth; this may take a couple of minutes.
  • Pour the ganache into the crust. I shake it a little bit to distribute evenly.
  • Allow to set overnight at room temperature or in the fridge for about 2-3 hours.
  • Slice and serve with any garnishes you wish.

Notes

  1. We use bittersweet chocolate for this so its rich and not sweet, if you want sweet use semi-sweet or milk chocolate in it's place.
  2. Extracts can be added to change the flavor, see above on some ideas.
  3. This can be made ahead of time as it needs to set up. We usually let it set up on the countertop overnight but can be frozen for 2-3 hours as well.
  4. Do not forget to poke holes in the crust before baking or it will puff up.
  5. This can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
  6. Top with any of your favorite toppings to give more flavor or make it more pretty.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg