Whiskey-Spiced Chocolate Ganache Tart

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

A decadent dark chocolate tart infused with warm whiskey spices, featuring a silky ganache filling nestled in a crisp pastry shell. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated 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 400 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
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and cubed unsalted butter
• 3-4 tbsp ice water
• 8 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp whiskey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• for garnish sea salt flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a food processor, pulse together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Add 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Gradually add 3-4 tbsp ice water, pulsing until dough just begins to come together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press dough into pan and trim edges. Prick bottom with fork. Bake for 15 minutes until set.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, heat 3/4 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add 8 oz bittersweet chocolate chips, 3 tbsp whiskey, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
5. Step 5: Pour ganache into the warm tart shell and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
6. Step 6: Before serving, sprinkle tart with sea salt flakes to enhance the whiskey-spiced chocolate flavor.