Mini Chocolate Tarts: The Best Indulgent Treat for Home Bakers
Indulge in these mini chocolate tarts that are perfect for home bakers looking for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Add cold water as needed to form a dough.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles for tart shells.
- Place the dough in tart pans and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat cream and pour it over chopped chocolate.
- Stir until smooth and add vanilla.
- Fill cooled tart shells with chocolate ganache.
- Chill in the fridge until set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of sea salt on top of the ganache.
- These tarts pair well with fresh berries for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mini Chocolate Tarts, chocolate dessert, home baking