Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 ¼ cups
• Powdered sugar - ¼ cup
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup (1 stick), chilled and diced
• Egg yolk - 1
• Heavy cream - 1 cup
• Dark chocolate - 8 ounces, chopped
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2.

   In a bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.

3. 3.

   Add chilled butter to the dry mixture and rub with fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.

4. 4.

   Mix in the egg yolk until the dough comes together.

5. 5.

   Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan, trimming the edges as needed.

6. 6.

   Prick the base with a fork and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

7. 7.

   Bake the tart shell for 15-20 minutes until set. Let it cool completely.

8. 8.

   For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer.

9. 9.

   Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth.

10. 10.

    Stir in vanilla extract and pour the ganache into the cooled tart shell.

11. 11.

    Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours until the ganache is set.

12. 12.

    Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutritional Facts