When Less is More, Favorite Tart Pan and Sweet Heart Spoons

I debated over the title of this post, trying to decide between “When Photos Don’t Do A Recipe Justice”, or “Worth a Second Helping” or “Public Service Announcement: Don’t Miss This Tart!” The title should a combination of all three, but then it would be as long as No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate Ganache Tart with Chocolate Cookie Crust  ~a mouthful for a recipe with only 5 ingredients. ;)

When I shared the recipe for this Chocolate Strawberry Tart, HERE, the photos didn’t do it justice. I photographed it again later that day, without the distraction of rose petals, floral napkins, plates and teacups.

In case you haven’t notice, I tend to be a more-is-more girl, but less is definitely more in this case, letting the strawberries and chocolate speak for themselves.

This no-bake tart is so rich and luscious, and worth a second helping if you missed it. It’s easy too, made with just 5 ingredients including the strawberries. Substitute raspberries if you prefer, or add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to garnish the top. I added an additional drizzle of melted chocolate chips that I dipped some strawberries in. This is a splurge-worthy dessert for Valentine’s Day or anytime you need to satisfy your inner chocoholic!

No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate Ganache Tart with Chocolate Cookie Crust

Makes an 11″ tart

Because the ganache is just two ingredients, you want to use good quality chocolate and full fat, heavy cream, no substituting with light cream or half and half.The higher the fat content of the cream, the richer and more stable the finished ganache will be.

 Chocolate Cookie Crust:

I package Oreos (or similar chocolate sandwich cookies, about 36)

1 /2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

To make crust: Add Oreos to bowl of a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl, add melted butter and mix until well combined. Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of an 11-inch tart pan. Tip: Use the sides and bottom of a measuring cup to help press crumbs evenly into sides and bottom of tart pan. Place crust in the refrigerator to chill and firm for 1 hour before adding filling.

Ganache Filling:

(3) 4 oz bars Premium Chocolate Baking Bars, Semi-Sweet or Bittersweet, (I used Ghirardelli and a combination of both semi-sweet and bittersweet)

1 1/2 Cups Heavy Cream

To make ganache filling: Coarsely chop chocolate bars and place in a heat proof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour heavy cream over chocolate and let stand for 2-3 minutes, until chocolate has softened. Slowly whisk the mixture until smooth and chocolate is melted. Pour filling into prepared cookie crust. Place in fridge until set, about 4  – 6 hours or overnight.

When ganache is set, you can top your chocolate tart with strawberries, raspberries, chocolate shavings, or flaky sea salt. I added some sliced strawberries and drizzled with some additional melted chocolate.

Print Recipe

No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate Ganache Tart with Chocolate Cookie Crust

A splurge-worthy dessert for Valentine’s Day or anytime you need to satisfy your inner chocoholic!

Makes 11” tart

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

chill time: minimum 6 hours6 hours hrs

Total Time6 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cookie crust, dessert, easy, ganache, no bake, Oreos, tart, Valentine's Day

Equipment

• food processor
• 11 inch tart pan with removeable bottom

Ingredients

Chocolate Cookie Crust:

• I package Oreos or similar chocolate sandwich cookies, about 36
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Ganache Filling:

• (3) 4 oz. Ghirardelli Premium Baking Bars, Semi-Sweet and/or Bittersweet, (use the combination to suit to your taste)
• 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Cream

Ganache Topping

• 1 pint sliced strawberries
• additional melted chocolate for drizzle if desired

Instructions

To Make Crust: Add Oreos (including the cream filling) to bowl of a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs.

• Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl, add melted butter and mix until well combined.
• Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of an 11 -inch tart pan.
• Tip: Use the sides and bottom of a measuring cup to press crumbs evenly into sides and along bottom of tart pan.
• Place crust in the refrigerator to firm for 1 hour before adding filling.

To Make Ganache filling:

• Coarsely chop chocolate bars and place in a heat proof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Pour heavy cream over chocolate and let stand for 2-3 minutes, until chocolate has softened.
• Slowly whisk the mixture until smooth and chocolate is melted and shiny.
• Pour filling into prepared cookie crust. Place in fridge until set, about 4 - 6 hours or overnight.
• When ganache is set, top chocolate tart with strawberries, raspberries, chocolate shavings, salted caramel or flaky sea salt if desired.

Notes

• Add sliced strawberries just prior to serving as cut strawberries will weep onto surface of ganache filling.
• Because ganache is just two ingredients, you want to use good quality chocolate and full fat heavy cream. The higher the fat content of the cream, the richer and more stable the finished ganache will be. This is a rich and decadent chocolate tart, but you only need a small sliver to satisfy your inner chocoholic.
• Drizzle additional melted chocolate over strawberries and surface of tart if desired.

I used my favorite 11-inch tart pan that’s a breeze to use. It’s a

Wilton Excelle Elite Non-Stick Tart Pan and Quiche Pan with Removable Bottom, 11-Inch

The removable outer ring of a tart pan allows you the see the pretty edge of the crust and makes it easier to serve, especially that first slice.

Other recipes I’ve made using this 11″ tart pan are a Star-Spangled Fruit Tart for Memorial or Independence Day

Super quick and easy using refrigerated cookie dough.

and PEEPS Chocolate Chip Cookie Tart

Everybunny loves confetti egg sprinkles and PEEPS for Easter ;)

Heirloom Tomato Tart with Bacon-Studded Crust

A tomato tart cooks in half the time of a traditional tomato pie, another plus!

When I shared these Towle Heart Demitasse Spoons a couple of years ago, they were out of stock. 

There is a similar design for a set of six on Amazon, HERE. They would make sweet gifts for your tea drinking friends packaged individually with tea or teacups for Valentine’s Day or for an Alice in Wonderland-inspired Tea Party.

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I hope you’re inspired to give this tart a try!

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