While summer may be officially over, a fact that I have mixed emotions
over right now, there are still some beautiful summer berries hanging
around the stores, just waiting to be eaten or put into something
absolutely delicious.
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| photo credit: Summerberries via photopin (license) |
The first thing that came into my mind as I looked at the strawberries in my weekly grocery shop, was a chocolate tart, and straight away I knew I just had to make one. This is my first attempt ever at a chocolate ganache tart, and I must say, I did a good job. Pat on the back to me!
The combination of chocolate and strawberries is an absolute classic, yet it doesn't just need to be limited to strawberries covered in chocolate. In fact, why leave it at that when there are so many other ways to enjoy the delicious combination? The silkiness of the ganache, mixed with the sweetness of the strawberries, makes it a true melt in the mouth dessert. Add in a bite of tart from some raspberries to even out the richness from the ganache, and it truly is a perfect combination, not to mention a great way to use up those last summer berries.
I used a 2:1 ratio of chocolate to cream to give me a ganache that would set up nice and firm, but not be too hard to eat, and it has worked out perfectly, especially after leaving it in the fridge over night.
This is a completely no bake tart, which is great, but it does take a bit of setting time. So you do have to be patient, unless you want to be eating a drippy, gooey tart. The minimum wait time I would advise would be 2 hours, but this tart is definitely best when left in the fridge to set up properly over night.
I am insanely jealous of all you people in the northern hemisphere who are able to make this more often with summer coming up, but I'm sure I can wait patiently for my turn again next summer. I think over winter, I will try different combinations of this tart, and I will definitely post my creations.
Chocolate Ganache & Berry Tart
200g milk chocolate
200g dark chocolate (Or all dark chocolate if you would prefer)
200ml cream
1 packet chocolate cream cookies - I used Cameo Creams, Oreos are good too
100g butter - melted
Berries to top
The first thing you want to do is crush up the biscuits/cookies. You can do this in a food processor or in a bag, smashing them with a rolling pin.
When the biscuits are in a crumb, add the melted butter and mix it in.
Press the biscuit mixture into the base of a tart pan, pushing it up the sides. Use a flat bottomed glass to press it out evenly. Push any overhanging crumbs around the edges, back into the middle. Put this into the fridge to set while you make your ganache.
To make the ganache, chop the chocolate into small chunks and put in a bowl. Heat the cream until just about boiling in a saucepan, and then pour over the chocolate. Leave for five minutes and then mix together until thick and glossy. Leave to cool to room temperature.
Once the ganache has cooled down a bit, get the tart shell out of the fridge and pour the ganache into it slowly. Put it back into the fridge for 20 minutes to set.
Get your berries ready while it is setting. I cut my strawberries in half to make them go further.
When the ganache has set up a little, take the tart out of the fridge and start placing the berries on top. They will sink in a little bit, but not too much.
Put the tart back in the fridge and wait a minimum of 2 hours before serving - overnight/all day is best.
34 comments
This tarts looks very yummy! I love chocolate and I love strawberries! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks so delicious. This is one of the reasons I will never be thin. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious. Chocolate and strawberries are a combination made in heaven. I bought a tart pan months ago and have yet to use it, seems like it will be used soon ;)
ReplyDeleteI have never tried a ganache tart before but I can tell it is already going to become a fast favourite. I love anything with berries in and chocolate is just the icing on the tart. Literally!
ReplyDeletethat looks like a great treat... I've never tried a ganache tart, I'm intrigued!
ReplyDeleteGreat post... Chocolate is my weakness, and your recipe looks so good!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious and mouthwatering too. I'm not good at baking but I intend to try a piece of ganache tart from the nearby bakery :)
ReplyDeleteOMG!! That looks absolutely delicious!!! We just got into spring here, so I cant wait for summer to get some fresh berries to make these!
ReplyDeletethis looks so delish! i hope i can get a hold of berries soon so i can give this a try!
ReplyDeleteGreat recipe. Thanks for sharing this. I've just started making my own chocolate from powder and this will be a new attempt.
ReplyDeleteRight now it's morning for me and I should be thinking of toast and eggs but after reading this I'd really love some chocolate right about now :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! Your pictures are amazing too. Going to try and attempt to make this :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks so good! I was practically drooling reading this! I have got to try this recipe out.
ReplyDeleteLook so yum! I've been thinking to make a pie. This recipe looks simple and easy to prepare.
ReplyDeleteI think this would be perfect for a spring party!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this yummie receipe , I am a chocoholic ! Bookmarked of course :)
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Great blog post, it has given me a lot to think about and look forward to reading more of your posts in the future.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading. I'm glad I can share the deliciousness with others!
ReplyDeleteI agree, it would be absolutely perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt's super easy to make, you should definitely try it out.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've been trying to step up my picture game, so I'm glad to hear it's working. You should definitely make it. The best part is it's super easy :)
ReplyDeleteChocolate is good at any time of the day! :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, making your own chocolate? That's awesome. I would love to hear how this recipe turned out with your chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI'll let you in on my secret. The raspberries were actually frozen! I separated them on a plate and left them to defrost before adding them to the top :)
ReplyDeleteFresh berries definitely are best, but it can be made with frozen berries as well!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the bakery one is just as delicious. The beauty of this recipe though is that it's super easy, so even inexperienced bakers, or people who think they're no good at baking, will have an easy time making it.
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely try it. It's delicious.
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely delicious. Anything with chocolate is my favourite, so this one is going to be made so much in the future.
ReplyDeleteWell, it looks like this would be the perfect excuse to use that tart pan and whip up some delicious treats :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I completely understand. But why be thin when you can have cakes and tarts and chocolate ;-)
ReplyDeleteThey definitely are a perfect combination!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fabulous! I really need to work on my baking skills. I couldn't imagine making my own chocolate. That would be a post in itself.
ReplyDeleteThe recipe already sounded delicious but the photos REALLY make me want to try this for myself! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteWOW wowowowo! hahah I love this recipe!! I wil ldeifnitely bookmark it and try it. Your photos make me hungry! haha Thank you for sharin!!
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