Chocolate-Chili Ganache Tart with Sea Salt

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

A rich dark chocolate ganache tart with a subtle kick of chili powder, balanced by a flaky crust and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and cubed unsalted butter
• 1 large egg yolk
• 8 oz dark chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp, softened unsalted butter (for ganache)
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp, for garnish flaky sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a food processor, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Pulse briefly to mix.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large egg yolk and pulse until dough starts to come together. Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom, evenly covering the base and sides.
4. Step 4: Prick the tart shell with a fork and bake for 15 minutes until firm. Let cool.
5. Step 5: For ganache, heat 3/4 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer, then pour over 8 oz dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter and 1/4 tsp chili powder until glossy and combined.
7. Step 7: Pour ganache into cooled tart shell and smooth the surface. Chill tart in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
8. Step 8: Before serving, sprinkle 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt evenly over the ganache to enhance flavor.