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.
Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Chocolate Ganache 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.Remove from heat, and whisk in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.Pour hot cream mixture over 8 ounces chopped milk chocolate.Let sit for 5 minutes, and then stir gently until smooth and glossy.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. If desired, before serving, decorate with drizzled chocolate, fresh berries, chopped nuts, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream. For best results, allow them to sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes. Then, ENJOY! Store leftovers in refrigerator in air-tight container.
8ounceshigh quality chocolatechopped finely (I prefer milk chocolate, but dark is fine)
1cupheavy cream
2tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoonbrown sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Additional chocolatechopped nuts, fresh berries, or whipped cream for decorating (optional)
Method
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.