The Original Blueberry Ganache Tart
The Original Blueberry Ganache Tart
The Original Blueberry Ganache Tart is a visually stunning and delectable dessert that combines a buttery, flaky tart crust with a velvety white chocolate ganache infused with fresh blueberry juice. This tart offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess, with the rich ganache providing a smooth and creamy texture. Its deep purple hue, derived naturally from the blueberries, adds an elegant touch, making it an impressive centerpiece for any occasion. Whether served at a dinner party or as a special treat, this tart is sure to captivate both the eyes and the palate.
Ingredients
For the Tart Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
9 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes
2 egg yolks
½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Ganache:
½ cup fresh blueberries (about 25–30)
6 tbsp heavy cream
12 tbsp white chocolate chips
Directions
Prepare the Tart Crust:
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Mix with a silicone spatula until the dough just comes together.
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
After chilling, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛-inch thickness.
Carefully transfer the rolled dough to a tart pan, pressing it into the bottom and sides. Trim any excess dough.
Place the tart shell in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line the chilled tart shell with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dry beans.
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment paper.
Continue baking for an additional 5 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden.
Allow the tart crust to cool completely.
Prepare the Blueberry Ganache:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh blueberries and heavy cream. Cook, mashing the blueberries with the back of a spoon, until the berries release their juice and the mixture becomes a thick syrup, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and pass the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to strain out the solids, collecting the blueberry-infused cream. Measure out ¼ cup of the strained blueberry cream.
Place the white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
In a separate saucepan, heat the remaining heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate chips and let it sit for 1 minute to soften.
Stir the mixture until smooth and fully combined.
Add the reserved ¼ cup of blueberry-infused cream to the white chocolate mixture, stirring until the ganache is smooth and well incorporated.
Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature.
Assemble the Tart:
Once the tart crust and ganache have cooled, pour the blueberry ganache into the cooled tart shell.
Smooth the top with a spatula to ensure an even layer.
Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is set.
Serve:
Before serving, garnish the tart with fresh blueberries, edible flowers, or a light dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Slice and serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: Approximately 430 kcal
Protein: 4g
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 26g
Sodium: 90mg
Cholesterol: 75mg