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Easy Easter Chocolate Ganache Tart

Rose
This rich and silky chocolate tart combines a buttery chocolate shortcrust pastry with smooth ganache, topped with whipped cream and festive Easter chocolates. Perfect for holidays or special occasions, it’s elegant yet simple to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French-Inspired
Servings 10 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • tart pan (9-inch)
  • saucepan
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups plain flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup icing sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1–2 tsp cold water
  • 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup double cream
  • 1/4 cup icing sugar (for ganache)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped Easter chocolates (optional)
  • 1/2 cup double cream (for decoration)
  • 1 tsp icing sugar (for decoration)
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder (for decoration)
  • extra Easter chocolates or chocolate eggs for topping

Instructions
 

  • Sift flour, cocoa, and icing sugar. Rub in cold butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg yolk and 1 tsp water; mix until dough forms. Chill 30 min.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out pastry and line 9-inch tart pan. Cover with baking paper and beans/rice. Bake 12–15 min, remove weights, bake 5–7 min. Cool completely.
  • Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate; let sit 1 min, stir until smooth. Whisk in icing sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sea salt. Pour into cooled tart shell. Bake 325°F (160°C) 20–25 min until just set. Cool.
  • Whip cream with icing sugar and cocoa until soft peaks form. Pipe around tart edges or cover surface. Top with Easter chocolates. Chill until serving.

Notes

Use high-quality dark chocolate for the ganache for smooth, rich flavor. Chill pastry before baking to prevent shrinking. For a vegan version, use plant-based butter, coconut cream, and flax eggs. Add whipped cream decoration last-minute for freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg
Keyword chocolate tart, easter dessert, ganache tart, holiday tart
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