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Decadent Chocolate Ganache Tart with Buttery Crust

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A rich and glossy chocolate ganache tart with a flaky, buttery crust that is quick and easy to make, perfect for any occasion and sure to impress guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 7 tbsp (100g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2–3 tbsp (30-45ml) ice water
  • 8 oz (225g) high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional garnishes: fresh berries (raspberries or strawberries), sea salt flakes, whipped cream

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  2. Drizzle ice water over the mixture and stir gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overwork.
  3. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan, press into edges, trim excess, and prick bottom with a fork.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, then bake another 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Chop dark chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl. Warm heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  7. Stir in softened butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated.
  8. Pour ganache into cooled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set but creamy.
  9. Before serving, garnish with fresh berries, sea salt flakes, or whipped cream as desired.

Notes

Keep butter cold to create flaky layers in the crust. Do not overwork the dough to avoid tough crust. Blind baking the crust prevents sogginess. Use quality dark chocolate for best flavor. Warm cream gently without boiling to avoid seizing the ganache. Chill ganache for at least 2 hours for perfect set. If ganache is too thick to pour, warm gently over a double boiler. Patch any cracks in crust dough before baking.

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