Chocolate Ganache Cream Pie
Description
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Prepare the dough. In a food processor, grind the almonds. Add sugar, flour, zest (optional), salt, and mix. Add butter and blend until a uniform dough forms. Transfer the dough into a removable tart pan. Using a glass, press down to create an indentation across the entire base, leaving small edges around. Bake in the center of the oven until golden-brown and the dough is firm, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for about 1 hour. Prepare the ganache. Place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Using a sieve, pour the hot cream into the bowl with chocolate. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla. Pour the chocolate mixture into the center of the cooled tart. Chill for about 2 hours, or refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with tea or coffee.