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Decadent Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe with Easy Crisp Golden Crust

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A rich and velvety chocolate ganache tart with a crisp golden crust that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. This tart combines a buttery, flaky crust with a smooth, glossy ganache for an indulgent yet straightforward dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ice water, plus more if needed
  • 8 ounces (225 g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional garnishes: flaky sea salt, fresh berries or mint leaves, whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a large bowl or food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add egg yolk and ice water. Stir until dough just comes together, adding more water if needed. Avoid overworking the dough.
  3. Shape dough into a flat disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough to about 12 inches diameter and ¼ inch thick. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan, press into edges, trim excess, and prick bottom with a fork.
  5. Line crust with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, then bake 10 more minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
  6. Make the ganache: Chop chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
  7. Stir in unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated.
  8. Pour ganache into cooled crust and smooth the top. Chill tart in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight to set.
  9. Before serving, garnish with flaky sea salt, fresh berries, or whipped cream if desired. Slice with a knife warmed under hot water for clean cuts.

Notes

Do not overheat the cream to avoid grainy ganache. Use cold butter for a flaky crust. Chill the dough before baking. Let the crust cool completely before adding ganache to prevent sogginess. Warm knife under hot water for clean slicing. Ganache can be warmed gently if too thick or chilled longer if too thin.

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