Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart

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A decadent, serious dessert with a velvety ganache and a crisp chocolate base, representing depth and sophistication. This French recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, layers dark chocolate, heavy cream, butter 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 400 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 60 min Serves 6 French cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, sugar, salt, and eggs; shape into a 1-inch thick circle. Bake for 15 minutes until golden; let cool and crumble into a tart shell.
  2. Step 2: In a saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Whisk in cream and cognac until smooth. Cool slightly, then pour into tart shell.
  3. Step 3: Refrigerate for 1 hour until set. Slice and serve with a dusting of powdered sugar.

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