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Silky Chocolate Ganache Tart with Creamy Custard Layer

Silky Chocolate Ganache Tart with Creamy Custard Layer made easy!


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  • Author: OldSoulrecipes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and decadent Silky Chocolate Ganache Tart layered with a creamy custard, perfect for any chocolate lover.


Ingredients

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  • 200 g (2 cups) chocolate cookies (like Oreos, without filling), finely crushed
  • 80 g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ½ cup (100 g) sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 200 g (7 oz) dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 200 ml (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for shine)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Mix crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar until sandy.
  3. Press into the bottom and sides of a tart pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
  5. Heat milk until steaming.
  6. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  7. Slowly whisk hot milk into yolk mixture, then return to saucepan.
  8. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
  10. Pour into cooled crust. Smooth the surface. Chill until set (30–40 min).
  11. Heat cream until just simmering.
  12. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes.
  13. Stir until smooth, add butter for shine if desired.
  14. Pour ganache over chilled custard layer. Smooth top with spatula.
  15. Refrigerate 2–3 hours until firm.
  16. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  17. Slice with a hot knife for neat layers.

Notes

  • Ensure the crust is completely cooled before adding the custard layer.
  • For best results, use high-quality chocolate for the ganache.
  • Let the tart chill for the full time to ensure it sets properly.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg