Description
Indulge in the rich elegance of this French Chocolate Ganache Tart, a dessert that will tantalize every chocolate lover’s taste buds. Featuring a crunchy chocolate tart crust filled with a luscious dark chocolate ganache made from just two ingredients, this tart is the epitome of simplicity and sophistication. Perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, dinner party, or just a sweet treat at home—this dessert impresses with its decadent flavor and stunning presentation. Customize it with your favorite toppings to elevate its charm, making it an unforgettable addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
- 225 g plain flour
- 20 g cacao powder
- 50 g icing sugar
- pinch of salt
- 120 g unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 egg
- 250 g dark chocolate
- 250 ml heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, cacao powder, icing sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter and mix until crumbly. Add the egg to form a smooth dough.
- Chill the dough for at least an hour before rolling it out into a circle and lining a tart pan.
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and bake the crust for 30-40 minutes until set; cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth.
- Fill cooled crust with ganache and refrigerate for at least one hour to set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa) for best results. Experiment with toppings like fresh berries or melted chocolate drizzle for added flair.