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Incredibly Easy Chocolate Ganache Tart

By Kathi & Rachel

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Easy Chocolate Ganache Tart! – This looks so fancy but believe me when I say it’s easy…we don’t do complicated around here!

Chocolate Ganache Tart

Anybody can make this, it’s practically fool proof!  And get this, I make the filling in the microwave, I know!  It’s chocolate ganache blasphemy!  ‘Real bakers’  are talking smack about me right now.   But I am here to tell ya, it works!    Never dirty a pan unless it is completely necessary.  Never.  I have washed my share of dishes, if there is a short cut…I will find it!

Ganache is a fancy word.  But it’s only chocolate and cream.   Thats it.  I have used it in several desserts and love how easy it is to work with. Especially with my microwave method!

How to Make Easy Chocolate Ganache Tart!

First, make an easy cookie crust.   You can use any cookie or graham cracker.  I used shortbread cookies (Lorna Doones to be exact).  I love the salty and not overly sweet flavor paired with the chocolate.

Crush up your cookies, add some melted butter and  press into a tart pan.  (This recipe is for an 11 inch tart pan which is 12 servings.  If you have a 9 inch tart pan simply use the recipe servings adjuster in the recipe card.  Slide it to 10 servings and boom…9 inch tart pan size!)

Cookie Crust for Ganache Tart

Completely cool your cookie crust.

Turn off the oven, because you won’t need it again..yay!

Add your chocolate and butter to a large mixing bowl.  Heat the cream in the microwave for two and half minutes.  Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and cover with plastic wrap.  Let it hang for 5 minutes before stirring.

Using a wire whisk, whisk it up and pour it into your prepared crust.

Smooth it all out with a spatula.  Refridgerate for 2 hours or overnight.  Done!  Ya got a kick butt pie in no time flat and oh my, what a flavor this has!  Would be fabulous at a dinner party paired with your favorite cabernet.

A sprinkle of course salt and a skiff of caramel sauce (store bought, because I am a cheater).  HINT: I  brushed the top with just a touch of vegetable oil to make it all shiny and stuff.  Topped it with a handful of coarse cut chocolate.

Once you make this tart…you will make it over and over again!

I used the same microwave method to make the ganache in my Double Chocolate Whiskey Cake.  Just thinned it out a bit.  It makes the most fabulous and easy frosting!

Or something more kid friendly like Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake.  Same easy ganache frosting!

 To Easy Chocolaty Desserts!

Clink!

Kathi

chocolate ganache tart being served

Easy Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart

An incredibly easy and impressive chocolate tart!  The filling is made in the microwave and the crust is crushed up cookies!  
4.83 from 23 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 cups cookie crumbs short bread, chocolate or any kind of cookie or graham cracker will work
  • 7 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

For Chocolate Ganache Filling

  • 14 ounces dark chocolate, cut into chunks – plus a handful for garnish I used 70% cocoa chips
  • 10 ounces heavy whipping cream
  • 5 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • coarse salt for garnish
  • salted caramel sauce for garnish I use store bought

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray 11′  tart pan with non stick spray.  
  • Crush cookies into a fine consistency.  I used a food processor but you can also put them in a ziploc type bag and crush with a rolling pin
  • Combine crumbs with 7 tablespoons melted butter and 1/3 cup sugar.  Press into tart pan.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes.  Completely cool.
  • Add chocolate chunks to large mixing bowl and top with 5 tablespoons cubed butter and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  • Heat the 10 ounces of heavy cream in microwave safe container for 2 minutes.  (I just use my measuring cup).
  • Pour over the chocolate and butter.  Do not stir. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Using a wire whisk, mix until smooth.
  • Pour into cooled cookie crust and spread evenly with spatula.
  • Cool for two hours in refrigerator or overnight.
  • Brush top with 1 teaspoon1 vegetable oil for a shiny appearance if desired. Top with additional chopped chocolate,  coarse salt and caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

This recipe is for an 11 inch tart pan which is 12 servings.  If you have a 9 inch tart pan simply use the recipe servings adjuster in the recipe card.  Slide it to 10 servings and boom…9 inch tart pan size!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 4.4mg

This post  may contain affiliate links, which means I might receive a very small commission, at no cost to you should you chose to purchase that linked item.  I only link to items I know and trust.  Thank you for your support!  Clink!

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  1. Aditi says

    February 12, 2018 at 8:55 am

    my whipping cream is in liquid state is it fyn?

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      February 12, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Yes, that is what the recipe calls for. Heavy cream. Not whipped. Hope that helps clarify! Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Fiona says

    February 9, 2018 at 11:44 pm

    5 stars
    Just made and it was delish. Demolished in a day by my family. I used the recipe for the filling and made a sweet pastry.

    Reply
  3. Sharon says

    February 8, 2018 at 1:36 am

    Do you use dark semi-sweet chocolate?

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      February 8, 2018 at 1:51 am

      Hi Sharon, I used 70% cocoa as mentioned, but you could get away with a good quality semi sweet chocolate chip.

      Reply
      • Sharon says

        February 8, 2018 at 4:33 pm

        Thanks, I can get Ghirardelli Chocolate in semi sweet.

        Reply
  4. Natalie says

    February 7, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    Hi Kathi
    I’m having trouble with the servings to adjust to 9″ pan. Help?? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      February 7, 2018 at 11:31 pm

      Hi Natalie! Sorry your having trouble with the recipe adjuster. I sent you an email with the amounts for a 9″ pan.

      Reply
  5. Deon says

    February 1, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    5 stars
    Can i make the filling in advance then pop into shop bought pasty cases when needed? Having a dinner party tomorriw but want to get the grenache ready now?

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      February 1, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      Hi Deon – the filling will firm up if made in advance and you will be unable to pour into crust. So , no. You can not make in advance :(.

      Reply
  6. Deen says

    September 25, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    How much butter is used for the crust and how much for the chocolate mixture

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    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      September 25, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Hi Deen – I updated the recipe card separating into crust and filling to make it easier to understand. Truly appreciate your note!

      Reply
      • Deen says

        September 26, 2017 at 6:33 pm

        Thank you, that cleared up a lot for me. Next question, would the same ratio of ingredients be used if I used milk chocolate instead of the dark chocolate?

        Reply
  7. Hilary says

    September 5, 2017 at 10:55 pm

    QJESTION – How many cookies are needed to yield 2 cups crushed?

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      September 6, 2017 at 1:36 am

      I used one 10 ounce package of Lorna Doones for the crust. I am not sure how many cookies that is.

      Reply
      • Kathi & Rachel says

        September 30, 2022 at 10:45 am

        Hi Lee – the recipe calls for 2 cups of cookie crumbs not 30 ounces of cookies. I looked and looked and don’t see that mentioned anywhere. Please let me know if I’m missing something. Kathi

        Reply
  8. Pretty says

    March 18, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my, this looks incredible!!! so so so good! I need to try this recipe but I might eat it all before my boyfriend gets home!

    Reply
  9. Dannii says

    March 18, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    That looks insanely good and it really does looo gooey. I would want to share any of that haha.

    Reply
  10. Luci's Morsels says

    March 18, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    I love how simple yet beautiful this recipe is, not to mention, it looks delicious! I love the caramel drizzle on top as well. I must try this one!

    Reply
  11. Stephanie @ApplesforCj says

    March 18, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    Wow. This looks amazing. It looks like something you worked hard to make. Love how simple this is and perfect to satisfy chocolate cravings.

    Reply
  12. Carol Borchardt says

    March 15, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    Way to go on making the #2 slot on FoodGawker! Congratulations! This is one very gorgeous tart!!!

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      March 15, 2017 at 10:19 pm

      Oh my gosh I didn’t even know! Thank you Carol!

      Reply
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