Description
Rich dark chocolate truffle tart promises a luxurious journey through silky ganache and buttery pastry. Chocolate lovers will discover pure indulgence in this elegant French-inspired dessert that melts seamlessly on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) dark chocolate, roughly chopped (mix of 8 ounces bittersweet and 4 ounces semisweet)
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter, melted
Finishing Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (or powdered sugar to taste)
Instructions
- Craft a fine chocolate wafer crust by pulverizing cookies in a food processor until achieving a sandy texture.
- Combine crushed cookies with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into a tart pan, ensuring an even, compact layer that climbs up the pan’s sides.
- Bake the crust in a preheated oven until it sets and develops a slightly crisp edge, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Allow the crust to cool completely, creating a sturdy foundation for the decadent filling.
- Create a luxurious ganache by gently heating cream until tiny bubbles emerge, avoiding a rolling boil.
- Remove cream from heat and introduce chopped chocolate, letting it rest momentarily to initiate smooth melting.
- Whisk the chocolate and cream until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate butter pieces, stirring continuously to create a silky, rich ganache.
- Carefully pour the ganache into the cooled crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Refrigerate the tart for a minimum of two hours, allowing the ganache to set into a luxurious, firm texture.
- Finish by delicately sprinkling flaky sea salt across the surface for a sophisticated flavor contrast.
- Prepare a light whipped cream by whisking cream, vanilla, salt, and sugar until soft peaks form.
- Slice the tart using a knife warmed under hot water for clean, precise cuts.
- Serve chilled, accompanied by a graceful dollop of freshly whipped cream.
Notes
- Chill the tart completely for at least 2 hours to achieve a perfect, silky-smooth ganache texture that sets beautifully and slices cleanly.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with 60-70% cocoa content to create a rich, intense flavor that elevates the entire dessert experience.
- Run your knife under hot water before slicing to get clean, precise cuts through the decadent chocolate filling without cracking or dragging.
- Ensure chocolate wafer crumbs are finely ground and well-packed to create a sturdy, crisp crust that complements the creamy ganache.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt just before serving to add a delightful contrast of flavors and a gourmet touch to this luxurious chocolate tart.
- Serve chilled with a dollop of homemade vanilla whipped cream to balance the intense chocolate and add a light, airy element to the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 565
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 76 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg