Chocolate Ganache Tartlets with Sweet Cherries

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   In a small saucepan bring 3/4 cup cream just to a boil.

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   Reduce heat to low and add chocolate, stirring until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.

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   Pour 3/4 cup mixture into a bowl, reserving remainder in pan for glazing tartlets.

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   Add 1/3 cup cream to mixture in bowl, stirring until ganache is combined well.

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   Chill ganache until thick and cold, about 1 hour.

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   In a small bowl whisk remaining 1/3 cup cream until just stiff.

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   With an electric mixer beat chilled ganache until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds (do not overbeat or it will become grainy).

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   Remove tartlet shells from tartlet pans (use a thin, flexible knife to help remove shells if necessary).

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   Fold whipped cream into ganache until combined well and spread in tartlet shells, smoothing tops.

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    Heat reserved chocolate mixture over low heat, stirring, until melted and just warm.

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    Working quickly, with 1 tartlet at a time, spoon about 1 tablespoon glaze onto top, tilting tartlet to allow glaze to completely cover filling.

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    Chill tartlets until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.

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    Tartlets may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, wrapped in plastic wrap.

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    Serve tartlets with cherries.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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