Chocolate Cranberry Ganache Tart
A sophisticated, silky blend of chocolate, vanilla, and citrus that delivers an indulgent, deeply satisfying dessert experience. The tart’s rich filling, infused with orange zest and cranberries, is balanced with the freshness of pomegranate and whipped cream.
EQUIPMENT
- 1 Food Processor
- 1 9in tart tin
- 1 heavy bottom stainless steel pot
- 1 medium glass bowl
- 1 stand mixer with whisk attachment
INGREDIENTS
Crust
- 30 chocolate cookie wafers
- 3 oz butter (melted and cooled)
- 4 tbsp sugar
Ganache Filling
- 12 oz dark chocolate (roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ orange zest
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 vanilla bean (scraped)
Toppings
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
Crust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a food processor, combine chocolate wafers and sugar. While processing, slowly incorporate the melted, cooled butter until the mixture reaches a sandy consistency.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into a greased 9-inch tart tin, ensuring even coverage and no holes.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes. Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the filling.
Filling
- In a heavy-bottomed stainless steel pot, heat 2 cups of heavy cream to 200°F, ensuring it does not boil.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a medium glass bowl. Pour the warmed cream over the chocolate, let sit for 2 minutes, then emulsify using a spatula.
- Gently fold in the orange zest and dried cranberries then pour the mixture into the cooled crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
Whipped Cream
- Prepare the stand mixer with the whisk attachment, ensuring the bowl and whisk have been chilled beforehand.
- Add 2 cups of heavy cream, scraped vanilla bean, and sifted powdered sugar. Start mixing on low, gradually increasing speed until medium-stiff peaks form (about 3 minutes).
Plating
- Slice the tart and plate with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
NOTES
The tart can be made a day ahead, but garnish with whipped cream right before serving for the best presentation.
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