A ganache is a mixture made of chocolate and cream. It's best used for cake glazing or filling, pralines or as a cup cake topping.

   RECIPE FACTS

Yield

8 people

cook time

35 minutes

prep Time

30 minutes

best for

Dessert, Tea

INGREDIENTS

HOW TO MAKE THE TART BASE

Mix together  flour, ground almonds, cold butter, icing sugar and a pinch of salt. Then add the egg.

ROLL OUT THE DOUGH

After the dough has chilled for 30 minutes roll it out  on a baking mat.

PLACE IN A TART FORM

Gently press the sides into the tart tin until the dough covers all sides of the form.

BLIND BAKE

Line the tart with baking paper and fill with dry beans Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25 minutes.

BLIND BAKED TART SHELL

MAKING THE GANACHE 

Bring the cream and sugar to a simmer. Add the chocolate and butter and stir until well combined.

FILLING UP THE TART SHELL 

To finish the chocolate tart simply pour the ganache inside the tart.

PLACE IN THE FRIDGE TO SET FOR AT LEAST 3 HOURS.

DECORATE THE TART

Decorate with berries and cocoa powder.

Serve with whipped vanilla creme fraiche