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Warm heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it gently simmers, avoiding boiling. Remove from heat.
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Pour the hot cream over chopped bittersweet chocolate. Let sit for one minute to soften and then whisk until smooth and fully combined.
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Spoon the chocolate ganache into phyllo shells evenly. This amount yields approximately 30 tarts.
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Place the filled shells in the refrigerator and chill until the ganache hardens, about 1 hour.
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Optionally, melt caramel squares with a splash of water in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir until pourable, or use pre-made caramel syrup for drizzling. Garnish with caramel, fruit, or sprinkle sea salt as desired.
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Allow the tarts to rest at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for optimal flavor.