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Decadent Dark Chocolate Strawberry Tart

decadent dark chocolate strawberry tart recipe made easy at home. A rich, silky dark chocolate ganache nestled in a buttery tart crust, topped with fresh stra
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons ice water or as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Dark Chocolate Ganache
  • 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao) finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled, some halved, some whole
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • fresh mint leaves for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg yolk and 2 tablespoons ice water; pulse until dough just holds together when pressed. If too dry, add more ice water 1 teaspoon at a time. Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom, pressing into edges. Trim excess dough. Prick bottom with a fork. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove weights and parchment and bake another 5-7 minutes until golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (do not boil). Pour hot cream over chocolate, let sit 2 minutes, then stir gently until smooth. Add softened butter, vanilla, and salt; stir until glossy and fully incorporated.
  4. Pour the warm ganache into the cooled tart crust, spreading evenly with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until ganache is set but still slightly soft.
  5. Just before serving, arrange halved and whole strawberries on top of the set ganache in a decorative pattern. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with mint leaves if desired.