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Orange Zest Chocolate Tart

A buttery crust and smooth chocolate ganache, with freshly zested oranges added.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup butter cold
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 8 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Method
 

  1. Blend the flour, butter, and sugar into a dough and press into a tart pan.
  2. Bake the crust at 350F for 15 minutes, then cool.
  3. Heat the cream until steaming and pour over the chopped chocolate.
  4. Stir smooth and mix in the orange zest.
  5. Pour the ganache into the crust and smooth the top.
  6. Chill until set, about 2 hours, before slicing.

Notes

Finish with a few thin strips of candied orange peel if you want it extra fancy.