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Christmas Gingerbread Chocolate Tart

Irresistible Christmas Gingerbread Chocolate Tart Recipe

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This Christmas Gingerbread Chocolate Tart combines rich chocolate with warm gingerbread for a festive dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuit Base
  • 200 g Ground Ginger-Nut Biscuits Or substitute with graham crackers or digestive biscuits.
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter Melted; margarine is a good dairy-free alternative.
For the Caramel Layer
  • 200 g Caramel Sauce Store-bought or homemade caramel.
For the Ganache
  • 150 g Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa) Semi-sweet chocolate can be a substitute.
  • 150 g Milk Chocolate Can use all dark chocolate if preferred.
  • 200 ml Heavy Cream (30% fat) Coconut cream is a dairy-free option.
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger Can reduce or omit for milder spice.
For Decorating
  • 50 g Additional Dark Chocolate Melted for drizzling.
  • Festive Sprinkles or Crushed Gingerbread Crumbs For visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Oven
  • Tart Tin
  • Heatproof Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Blitz the ground ginger-nut biscuits until they resemble fine crumbs.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter and pour it over the biscuit crumbs, mixing until wet sand forms.
  3. Press the mixture into a 23 cm tart tin and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool.
  4. Once cooled, pour the caramel sauce over the base, spreading gently. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine dark chocolate, milk chocolate, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and ground ginger. Melt in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
  6. Pour the ganache over the caramel layer and smooth it with a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  7. Melt remaining dark chocolate and drizzle over the tart. Sprinkle with crushed gingerbread crumbs or sprinkles.
  8. Slice using a hot knife and serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Freeze the tart for easier slicing. Experiment with different chocolate flavors for ganache.

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