Description
A rich and festive chocolate tart with a spiced gingerbread cookie crust, creamy dark chocolate ganache filling, and a touch of holiday warmth in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups gingerbread cookie crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
10 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Whipped cream or crushed gingerbread cookies for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix gingerbread cookie crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until combined.
3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch tart pan.
4. Bake crust for 8–10 minutes, then cool completely.
5. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering.
6. Remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate.
7. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
8. Add butter, vanilla, and salt; stir until combined.
9. Pour chocolate filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
10. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
11. Top with whipped cream or crushed gingerbread cookies before serving.
Notes
Use gingersnap cookies if you don’t have gingerbread cookies.
Add a dash of cinnamon or espresso powder to the ganache for extra depth.
This tart can be made a day ahead and kept chilled until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake / Bake Crust
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: gingerbread cookie chocolate tart, holiday dessert, Christmas tart, chocolate ganache tart