This No-Bake Blonde Chocolate Ganache Tart is rich and creamy, elegant, and easy to make. No baking required. A nice chocolate crust topped with some special Valrhona Blonde chocolate (read below for more info on this amazing chocolate) ganache. This tart will be perfect for holiday parties!
This post is sponsored by the French Ministry of Agriculture, but the content and opinions are my own.
French Ministry of Agriculture
This is my second time working with the French Ministry of Agriculture and participating brands. You may remember a few months ago I posted a recipe for Brie Butter Sauce Crepes. Wow they were good!
I decided that I needed to make something utterly French and divine with that Valrhona Blonde chocolate. I hadn’t heard of Blond Chocolate before, and I was really intrigued. This Orelys 35% Blonde Chocolate uses muscovado sugar. It’s this muscovado sugar that gives the unique natural color of light bronze.
Muscovado sugar is a type of brown sugar with a strong molasses content and flavor. Thus, the pretty toasty brown color. Valrhona Blond chocolate also has a nice creamy texture. The flavor is nice and caramel-y, not too sweet and not too bitter. Perfect with a pinch of salt in desserts.
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The French Ministry of Agriculture provided me with some delicious goodies: These wines come from 2 distinct areas: Languedoc and Bordeaux. The cheese comes from the Basque region. The butter comes from Normandy. The chocolate cocoa beans are sourced all over the world, and the chocolate in made in French the Rhône Valley.
MAS DE DAUMAS GASSAC
The Mas de Daumas Gassac wines, produced in the Languedoc region, have reached the rare status of cult wine that is only given to a limited number of exceptional estates in the world. Cultivated without any chemical or pesticide, Mas de Daumas Gassac remains a virgin land farmed with total respect of Mother Nature to preserve its balance.
MAS DE DAUMAS GASSAC White is four noble grape varieties dominate: Viognier, Petit Manseng Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay. Where to Buy: Independent retailers, Fine Wine stores, and wine savvy restaurants.
MOULIN de GASSAC GUILHEM rosé is a fun, approachable wine, made from Syrah & Carignan grapes. Where to Buy: Whole Foods, Independent retailers – Fine Wine stores and wine savvy restaurants.
LES VIGNOBLES ANDRÉ LURTON
Les Vignobles André Lurton, currently one of the largest wineries in the Bordeaux region, is a family-run company of passionate wine-growers and wine-makers who are dedicated to producing exceptional wines from prestigious Bordeaux appellations.
Château Bonnet Blanc 2015: Wine style: Fresh and Fruity. Quite rich and full-bodied.Where to buy: Every state throughout the US. Grape blend: Sauvignon blanc 55% & Sémillon 45%.
Château Bonnet Rouge 2012. This wine has a powerful bouquet with attractive hints of blackcurrant, as well as other fruits such as black cherry and blueberry. Where to buy: Every state throughout the US. Grape blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 50% & Merlot 50 %.
Président® Unsalted Butter Quarters
Président is the #1 brand cheese and butter in France. Freshly crafted from cultured cream, this butter is made in the heart of Normandy. This butter has a wonderfully smooth texture, and a creamy rich flavor. Use it simply on baguettes, or cook and bake with it.
ISTARA P’TIT BASQUE
P’tit Basque is a 100% pure sheep’s milk cheese produced in France’s Basque region in the Pyrenees Mountains. P’tit Basque has a smooth, sweet flavor, and a nutty finish. I love it tossed in my salads, as well as an appetizer with crackers. Pair it with reds or whites. Where to buy: Zabar’s, Whole Foods Market, Wegmans, Costco, etc.
VALRHONA
Valrhona is a French bean to bar Chocolate maker that has remained a chef driven company.
Dulcey 32%, baking bar. During a pastry demonstration, Valrhona Corporate Pastry Chef Frédéric Bau accidentally left white chocolate in a bain-marie for too long. After realizing what happened, he noticed that the color had turned blond. What does it taste like? Dulcey is a 4th color of chocolate (after the White, Milk and Dark). Where to buy: on Valrhona online boutique.
Orelys 35% baking bag. Five years after creating DULCEY 32%, Valrhona once again distinguishes itself in the Blond category by using its chocolate expertise with a new star ingredient: dark muscovado sugar. Where to buy: on Valrhona online boutique.
No-Bake Blonde Chocolate Ganache Tart

No-Bake Blonde Chocolate Ganache Tart
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 package 9 ounces Nabisco Famous chocolate wafers
- ½ cup Président® Unsalted Butter melted
Filling:
- 8 ounces Valrhona Orelys 35% Blonde chocolate chopped
- 4 ounces Valrhona Dulcey 32% Blonde chocolate chopped
- pinch salt
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Président® Unsalted Butter
- 1 ounce Valrhona Dulcey 32% Blonde chocolate chopped
- raspberries for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Break wafers into smaller pieces, and place in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbs. Add butter to cookie crumbs, and process until well blended. Press the cookie mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a removable-bottom tart pan. Freeze crust while preparing filling.
- Place the 8 ounces chopped 35% Blonde chocolate, 4 ounces chopped 32% Blonde chocolate, and salt in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the cream and the butter until the butter is melted and the cream is steaming (scalded). Pour the cream mixture over the chocolate, and whisk until smooth.
- Pour chocolate ganache mixture over crust, and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
- Melt 1 ounce 32% blonde chocolate in a microwaveable bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each time, until melted, and drizzle over tart. Garnish with raspberries.
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
I’m fascinated by blonde chocolate, I did a macadamia bark last year that blew me away, love this no bake tart!
Emily says
I love no bake desserts, this looks to die for. Definitely saving this!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
I love a good tart and this one looks awesome. I was planning on making an apple pie today, but now I’m not so sure.
Ginny says
I also have not heard of blonde chocolate but I’ve sure heard of Valrhona chocolate and have bought a lot of it What a beautiful line-up of wines too. I have pinned this article so I can check back on the labels. Needless to say your No-Bake Blonde Chocolate Ganache Tart is amazing!
Jeni @ Biscuits & Booze says
I love that this is no bake. I also love chocolate of any shade, lol. Great in depth explanation here. I’m now craving all the wine, cheese, and chocolate!
Lisa Bryan says
I love Valrhona chocolate as well and a no bake tart sounds fab during the holidays!
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says
Wow I’m a huge chocolate fan but have also never heard of blonde chocolate. I’m going to have to hunt some down so I can make this 🙂
Thanh | Eat, Little Bird says
I’m familiar with a lot of the brands you have mentioned here and think it’s pretty exciting that they are available in the US! Valrhona chocolate is a premium quality chocolate and I love to both eat and cook and with it. This tart sounds like it shows off the chocolate perfectly 🙂
Trang says
I love Valrhona chocolate, and this tart sounds amazing!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Wow this tart sounds incredible!! It will be perfect for the holidays!
Natalie says
Beautiful Photography!! Thanks so much for sharing all of this information on yummy French foods! I look forward to trying these!
Carrie says
umm, holy yummm!! this looks so divine!!
brandidcrawfordgmailcom says
You had me at no bake. This looks fabulous!
thefoodblognet says
That chocolate looks amazing, and so does your tart! Do you know if this blond chocolate is available in Canada?
Tiffany says
What an elegant chocolate tart! Perfect for the holidays.
Debi says
The Food Blog Net, Thanks. Take a look at their online store for details about the Blonde Chocolate. You can find it here >>> VALRHONA ONLINE STORE https://ooh.li/05f7a69
MyYellowApron says
You got me at no bake. And the tart looks so clean and yum.
Everyday Made Fresh says
No bake is my kind of dessert, even though I make others, I’d prefer no bakes. This one looks like a winner!
Catherine says
This is so beautiful and I love that it’s no-bake! I wish I had a slice of this right now.
Gloria Duggan says
I host ALL the special occasions/holidays in my house. I know for a fact this would be the perfect dessert for any …. and I know someone that would love this as a birthday dessert.
Veena Azmanov says
Oh this is such a treat. I did not know Valrhona made blond chocolate. I must look for them soon. We love ganache tart in our home and it’s a perfect quick dessert to put together. So easy!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Yum! Love no bake desserts. I love how you’ve presented it. It looks so delicious and elegant.
Pam Greer says
I want everything in this post! The tart, the wine, the cheese. Everything!!
Kathy says
I love no bake desserts. This tart looks spectacular and delicious! Definitely perfect for the upcoming holiday season.
Elinor Hill aka Beachhutcook says
The perfect dish to have when friends come round as it’s all made ahead of time. More time to spend with your guests
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
What a gorgeous dessert! This would be ideal as a holiday dessert. I’m unfamiliar with the chocolate used but I’d love to try it. I’ll have to keep my eyes open and in the meantime I’m pinning to make this later.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
That looks just gorgeous and out of a magazine kind of recipe. I love that it is a no bake recipe. I love baking but I am bread baker kind of person. Not much into baked desserts. This one would be perfect for me try.
Christine says
Yes, please! I could PROBABLY eat this entire thing, lol. It looks so incredibly delicious! Yum!
Karyn Ryan says
I love no-bake desserts. .this one would make a fantastic Christmas dessert..it looks delicious
Katherine says
Yes for no bake recipes! I’m hosting holiday dinners at my house and I’m not a baker, so recipes like this are must for me. Thanks.
swathi says
That tart looks beautiful you got me with NO bake. Yes I like to have this kind of easy dessert during holidays. Love to try blonde chocolate .
Buy This Cook That says
I have never heard of blonde chocolate, but after seeing this recipe, I will definitely be trying it. Love love this.
Jessica says
I’ve never had blond chocolate, but now I can’t wait to try it!