Chocolate Ganache Tarts

Tarts

• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup toasted walnut, chopped
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Filling

• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (like Ghirardelli)
• 1 cup heavy cream

Garnish

• walnut halves (optional)
• whipped topping (optional)
• fresh mint (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   In bowl of food processor, pulse flour, walnuts and sugar for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add butter and pulse 10 times, or until mixture resembles wet sand.

4. 4

   Press mixture into six 6-inch tart pans with removable bottoms.

5. 5

   Bake 15 minutes, cool completely.

6. 6

   For filling, place chocolate in bowl.

7. 7

   In saucepot over medium-high heat, bring heavy cream to a boil.

8. 8

   Pour over chopped chocolate.

9. 9

   Let sit for 1 minute.

10. 10

    Stir until completely smooth.

11. 11

    Divide ganache mixture evenly among prepared tart pans.

12. 12

    Garnish with walnut halves, whipped topping and fresh mint, if desired.