Chocolate Ganache Tart with Whipped Cream Topping** Recipe
Indulge in the decadent Chocolate Ganache Tart with Whipped Cream Topping, a luxurious dessert featuring a buttery chocolate cookie crust filled with a velvety chocolate ganache and topped with luscious whipped cream and chocolate curls.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 4-6 hours prep and chill time
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cookie Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups (approx. 18–20 cookies) chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos, including cream filling), crushed
- 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
Rich Chocolate Ganache Filling:
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy cream
- 10 ounces (280g) good quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa content recommended), finely chopped or in chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (optional, for extra richness and shine)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Whipped Cream Topping & Decoration:
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) cold heavy cream (35% or higher fat content)
- 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 – 1 cup chocolate curls (store-bought or homemade)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Chocolate Cookie Crust: Lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan. Crush cookies, mix with melted butter, press into pan, and chill.
- Rich Chocolate Ganache Filling: Heat cream, add chocolate, butter, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Pour into crust and chill.
- Whipped Cream Topping & Decoration: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla. Top the set ganache with cream, chocolate curls, and dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality chocolate for a rich flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to taste when making the whipped cream.
- Practice making chocolate curls on a cool surface for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 400 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 60mg
Keywords: Chocolate Ganache Tart, Whipped Cream, Dessert Recipe