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    Chocolate Ganache Tart

    August 30, 2016 by Style Sweet 3 Comments

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    This Chocolate Ganache Tart has a silky ganache center encased in a tender crust and topped with the ripest of summer berries. Sink your fork (or teeth!) into this luscious chocolate filling and feel the "snap" of the buttery crust.  

    A Chocolate Ganache Tart with fresh raspberries and strawberries on top

    A Simple Chocolate Ganache Tart

    Forever a classic and always a great choice. If you dream of French pastry, then try this simple yet incredibly decadent dessert.

    While some recipes are filled with sprinkles and slathered with cookie frosting, other pastries only call for the purest of ingredients and simple, yet exquisite flavors. 

    I’m talking about a crisp, buttery pate sablee crust filled with luscious chocolate ganache. No drippy caramel or yogurt-covered diamonds needed.

    An overhead image of a classic chocolate ganache tart with fresh raspberries and strawberries on top

    The silkiest ganache paired with the a sandy, tender shortcrust and the ripest of summer berries and you are golden!  The perfect treat for anything from Tuesday afternoon coffee break to a fanciful dinner party.

    A cross-section of a sliced chocolate tart

    The Best Chocolate for Making Ganache

    When working with something as pure and unadulterated as the ganache in this tart, ingredients matter. Splurging on high-quality chocolate that is going to be baked into a cake and potentially overshadowed and diluted by mounds of fudge frosting might seem frivolous.

    However, when the chocolate accounts for 50% of the ingredients, it is not senseless but imperative. 

    The ganache in this tart is no doubt the star of the show.  I love a nice butter crust and fresh summer berries, but let’s get real.  This tart is all about that silky chocolate filling. 

    And rightfully so!  I decided to combine Valhrona's 70% dark chocolate and dreamy 36% Caramelia to make this smooth, luscious, slightly creamy semi-sweet filling. 

    A classic chocolate tart with fresh strawberries and raspberries on top

    Pate Sablee Tart Crust

    Instead of a flakey crust made with cold butter, I prefer the more cookie-like crust of a pate sablee. 

    Made with softened butter and confectioner’s sugar, this type of pastry is similar to shortbread cookies instead of a typical pie crust. I find that not only is it easier and much more forgiving to make, the crisp base is the perfect texture to contrast the silky ganache. 

    You will love how your fork sinks through the ganache and “snaps” into the crust. 

    Read more about my love for this shortcrust pasty from The Kitchn’s Baking School last fall.

    A chocolate ganache tart piled high with fresh berries on a cake stand

    Baker's Notes

    • The ganache filling needs at least 4 hours to set, so plan accordingly.
    • You can prepare the tart the night before and allow it to set overnight at a moderate room temperature.
    • Decorate with the fresh berries just before serving.
    • Store leftovers loosely covered in plastic in the refrigerator.
    • The tart is best served within 2 days of making.
    A classic chocolate tart with fresh berries on top
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    Chocolate Ganache Tart

    This Chocolate Ganache Tart has a silky, decadent chocolate ganache filling in a snappy crust. Top it with fresh berries or serve with sweetened cream.
    Prep Time1 hr
    Total Time5 hrs
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: French
    Keyword: chocolate tart

    Ingredients

    Classic Chocolate Tart Crust

    • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
    • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 to 2 tablespoon cream as needed

    Classic Chocolate Tart Ganache

    • ⅔ cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 3.5 oz 35% Caramelia or milk chocolate
    • 6 oz dark chocolate

    Instructions

    Classic Chocolate Tart Crust

    • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth.  Add in the confectioner’s sugar and mix until creamy.  Beat in the egg yolk.  Once combined, stop the mixer and scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl.
    • With the mixer on low, add in the flour and salt.  Mix only until the last streaks of flour start to disappear.  Do not overmix.  When done, the dough should hold when pressed together.  If it is too dry, add in the cream as needed.
    • Turn out the down on top of a piece of plastic wrap.  Gather the dough and press it into a disk.  Wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
    • When ready to roll, allow the dough to rest at room temperature until some-what pliable, about 10 minutes.  Roll between two pieces of parchment paper until 10 to 12 inched in diameter. 
    • Remove the top layer of parchment and carefully invert the dough into an 8 or 9-inch tart pan. Remove the other piece of parchment then lift and fit the dough into the corners of the pan.  Trim the edges by running a paring knife around the top edge of the pan.  Fill in any holes with the scraps as needed.  Wrap loosely in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
    • Once the crust has chilled, line the bottom and sides with a piece of foil and fill with pie weights or dry beans.  Place the tart shell on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.  After it has partially baked, remove the tart and baking sheet from the oven.  Carefully remove the foil and pie weights.
    • Return the tart crust to the oven and continue to bake until slightly golden, about 5 to 10 more minutes.  Completely cool on a wire wrack before filling.

    Classic Chocolate Tart Ganache

    • While the tart shell is cooling, make the filling.  Place the chocolate in a heat-safe bowl and set aside. 
    • Place the cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat and slowly bring to a simmer.  Once hot, pour the cream mixture over the chocolate.  Let stand for one minute, then whisk to combine.
    • Pour the ganache filling into the cooled tart shell.  Allow to set at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight.  Decorate with fresh berries before serving. 
    • Store leftover loosely covered in plastic in the refrigerator.

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Eeman Baqai

      December 04, 2018 at 12:30 am

      For how many people will this make for? And how much time did it take to make?

      Reply
    2. Shirley Bridges

      September 17, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      This sounds incredible and I'll definitely make it soon, but I have a more immediate need for a white chocolate tart. Can you tell me what type to buy and how much to use? I assume all the rest of the recipe would stay the same...Correct? Many thanks!

      Reply
    3. Frean Banks

      March 12, 2020 at 9:10 am

      This recipe is not bad I made it and it so fricking delicious and easy to make mind buying my chocolate here https://chocolategarden.ie/ in Ireland they got chocolates that so personalized I will make one of these and add to my chocolate recipe interesting read

      Reply

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