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Tarte à la Ganache

Yields1 Serving

Ganache is just a mixture of heavy cream and melted chocolate. You can also vary your ganache by making it with different types of chocolate - dark chocolate, milk chocolate or white chocolate. Ganache is used as a filling or frosting in various French cakes and pastries.

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 1 9 inch pre-baked tart or pie shell (or make our own pie crust)
 10 ounces good quality, semi-sweet, dark chocolate
 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1

Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a sturdy, heat resistant mixing bowl.

2

Pour the cream into a small saucepan and warm on medium heat. Remove from heat as soon as it comes to a boil.

3

Pour the hot cream on top of the chocolate and cover the mixing bowl with a plate. Let it sit for five minutes.

4

Using a wooden spoon stir the chocolate and cream until completely mixed. Pour into the pie shell.

5

Refrigerate your tart for at least an hour before eating.

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Makes 8 servings