Simple Chocolate Ganache Tarts

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Rich, smooth chocolate tarts with a crisp shortbread crust, finished with a dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant dessert. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers shortbread cookies, unsalted butter, dark chocolate 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 280 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.

Prep: 20 min Serves 8 International cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Press 10 oz crushed shortbread cookies into a 9-inch tart pan, pressing firmly to form an even base. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Melt 4 oz chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until simmering, then pour over melted chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until fully combined.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, then pour the mixture into the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula and refrigerate for 2 hours until set.
  5. Step 5: Dust the cooled tarts with 1 tsp cocoa powder before serving.

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