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French Chocolate Ganache Tart

A rich and decadent chocolate tart with a smooth ganache filling, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2-3 tablespoons ice water as needed
Chocolate Ganache Filling
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened

Method
 

Prepare the Tart Crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
  2. Add egg yolk and ice water, mixing until the dough forms. Shape into a disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough and fit it into a tart pan.
  4. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 20 minutes until golden. Let it cool.
Make the Ganache Filling
  1. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
  2. Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in softened butter until fully incorporated. Let it cool slightly.
Assemble the Tart
  1. Pour the ganache filling into the cooled tart crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  3. Slice and serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

For a more intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content.

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