This chocolate ganache filling is unhinged, and by that I mean INCREDIBLE! I really don’t have the words, and photos aren’t enough, to describe how delicious this ganache is. Your only recourse is to try it for yourself.

how do you make Chocolate Ganache pastry Filling?

Try this recipe for mini tart shells or this recipe for chocolate mini tart shells to create the perfect vehicle for this delicious chocolate ganache.

Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Chocolate Ganache Filling

how do you make Chocolate Ganache pie Filling? — In small saucepan, combine 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. (In the above photo, I was making a larger batch, and that’s why you can see more than 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Sorry for the confusion!) Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to bubble.

Chocolate Ganache Filling recipe — Pour hot cream mixture over 8 ounces chopped milk chocolate.

Chocolate Ganache pastryFilling — Pour into 12 mini tart shells. **Here’s my recipe for Chocolate Minature Tart Shells**, and **here’s my recipe for original Miniature Tart Shells**. Allow ganache to cool completely, and then cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.

Chocolate Ganache Filling

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Ingredients

8 ounces high quality chocolate chopped finely (I prefer milk chocolate, but dark is fine)
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional chocolate chopped nuts, fresh berries, or whipped cream for decorating (optional)

Instructions

In small saucepan, combine cream, butter, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to bubble. Remove from heat, and whisk in vanilla extract.
Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, and then stir gently until smooth and glossy. Pour into 12 mini tart shells, and allow to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate cooled tarts for 3 hours.
Before serving, decorate with drizzled chocolate, fresh berries, or whipped cream, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator in air-tight container.