Espresso Ganache Tart
Deep chocolate meets dark roast espresso in this silky ganache tart ~ dense, glossy, and unapologetically rich.
Servings: 10 servings
Equipment
- 10" tart pan (with removeable bottom)
Ingredients
for the crust
- 1 3/4 cup finely ground chocolate cookie crumbs, (I used 16 "Oreo"- style sandwich cookies, ground in a food processor)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
for the filling
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp espresso powder, (instant espresso, not ground beans)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 15 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate or chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
for the espresso whipped cream, optional
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Combine the crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Stir until all the crumbs are moistened and everything is well combined.
- Press the crumbs evenly into your tart pan. Cover the bottom and up the sides, using your hands to smooth and pack it firmly.
- Bake the crust for about 10-12 minutes, then allow it to cool on a rack for about 20 minutes before filling.
- To make the filling, bring the cream just to a boil, take off the heat and stir in the espresso powder and the salt. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate chips and let sit undisturbed for a couple minutes, to allow the chocolate to melt. Add the butter and stir everything together until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Carefully transfer to the fridge to set for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
coffee whipped cream
- To make the whipped cream, combine the cold heavy cream and espresso powder. Whisk to combine and set in the fridge for a few minutes to allow the espresso powder to dissolve.
- Whip the cream until it starts to thicken, then add the vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar. Continue to whip until soft peaks form. Serve alongside the chilled tart.
Nutrition
Calories: 484 kcal · Carbohydrates: 39 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 35 g · Saturated Fat: 25 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 0.2 g · Cholesterol: 60 mg · Sodium: 227 mg · Potassium: 369 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 22 g · Vitamin A: 759 IU · Vitamin C: 0.4 mg · Calcium: 157 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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