Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe
This decadent Chocolate Ganache Tart features a crisp cookie crust and a silky smooth ganache filling made with premium chocolate and heavy cream. Perfect for elegant dinners, celebrations, or anytime you're craving chocolate, this tart is both visually stunning and incredibly delicious. Easy to make and even easier to love, it's a chocolate dessert recipe everyone should have in their collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (except crust) + Chill
- Cuisine: French-American Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the crust:
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs or chocolate cookie crumbs
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the ganache filling:
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1 ½ cups heavy cream
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12 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened.
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Press mixture into a 9-inch tart pan, pressing firmly into the bottom and sides.
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Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
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Make the ganache: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Do not boil.
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Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add vanilla and salt.
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Pour ganache into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.
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Garnish with berries, sea salt, or chocolate curls before serving, if desired.
Notes
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You can use a store-bought crust to save time.
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Add a tablespoon of liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier or Kahlúa) for a flavor twist.
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This tart freezes well—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
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