Chocolate Tarts
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Rich and decadent chocolate tarts with a crisp buttery crust and silky smooth chocolate ganache filling, perfect for dessert lovers.
- Author: Beth
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6-8 tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of cold water. Mix until dough forms, adding more water if needed.
- Press dough into tart pans and chill for 15 minutes.
- Bake crusts for 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering.
- Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Add butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir until incorporated.
- Pour ganache into cooled tart shells and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can top the tarts with berries, whipped cream, or nuts for added flavor and presentation.
- Use good-quality chocolate for the best taste.
- Tarts can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg