Chocolate Fig Tarte

Directions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate in a double boiler and whisk in hot cream to make a ganache.
2. 2
   Pour ganache into 2 (4 to 6-inch) tart pans that have a pop out bottom, and chill to set.
3. 3
   In a bowl combine mascarpone cheese, Grand Marnier and sugar.
4. 4
   Fill a pastry bag with the mixture.
5. 5
   Pop out chocolate circles and pipe the cheese mixture on top.
6. 6
   Slice figs in half and layer around the top.
7. 7
   Melt jam in a small saucepan.
8. 8
   Brush figs with jam and garnish with violet leaves, rose petals and gold leaf.