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Chocolate Tartlets

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Chocolate Tartlets are elegant, bite-sized desserts featuring a crisp, buttery crust filled with rich, silky chocolate ganache. Perfect for parties, romantic dinners, or holiday trays, they’re easy to make and customize with various toppings.

Ingredients

  1. For the tartlet crust:
  2. 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  3. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  4. 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  5. 1/4 tsp salt
  6. 1 egg yolk
  7. 23 tbsp cold water
  8. For the chocolate filling:
  9. 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  10. 1/2 cup heavy cream
  11. 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  12. 1 tsp vanilla extract
  13. Pinch of salt
  14. Optional toppings:
  15. Fresh berries
  16. Whipped cream
  17. Shaved chocolate
  18. Sea salt flakes
  19. Chopped nuts

Instructions

Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt. Add cubed butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and cold water gradually until dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough and cut into circles to fit mini tartlet pans or a muffin tin. Press dough into pans, prick bottoms with a fork, and bake for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  2. Make the chocolate filling: Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit 1–2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir until glossy and fully incorporated.
  3. Assemble the tartlets: Spoon or pipe the ganache into cooled tartlet shells. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
  4. Garnish and serve: Top with berries, whipped cream, or other toppings before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
  • Brush crusts with melted chocolate before filling to prevent sogginess.
  • For added depth, mix in espresso powder or flavored extracts to the ganache.
  • Crusts can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
  • Bring tartlets to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

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