A chocolate tartlet is a bite-sized dessert featuring a crisp pastry shell filled with rich, silky chocolate ganache that will make your taste buds dance with joy.
Pop quiz: What’s small, delicious, and packed with enough chocolatey goodness to make you want to boogie around your kitchen? If you guessed chocolate tartlets, you’re right! Get ready to dive into a recipe that’s as fun to make as it is to eat, with step-by-step details that’ll guide you like a cocoa-coated beacon of joy.
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Chocolate Tartlet Extravaganza
These chocolate tartlets are your golden ticket to a world of rich, velvety indulgence. Imagine a crisp, buttery crust cradling a decadent, smooth chocolate filling. Perfect for any chocolate aficionado looking for a bite-sized treat. Whether it’s a special occasion or a Tuesday night, these tartlets deliver smiles.
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cuisine Type: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Unicorns can relax, we’re making magic here.
- In a food processor, combine flour and powdered sugar. Add butter and pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Mix in egg yolk and cold water; blend until the dough forms. You’ll know it’s ready when it stops pretending to be desert sand.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes. Chill with it, maybe meditate.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Watch out for dough ninjas!
- Cut dough to fit into tartlet pans. Press gently, no need for a hand workout today.
- Prick the bottoms with a fork and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden. Let them cool completely. Free inner cheerleader ready for the next step!
- In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until it just starts to boil. Do not look away, or it becomes lava!
- Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth, like a lullaby for your ladle.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir lovingly.
- Pour chocolate filling into cooled tartlet shells. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until set. Exercise patience here (the hardest part).
Suggestions
- Use milk chocolate or white chocolate for a different flavor profile.
- Garnish with fresh berries, edible gold leaf, or a dollop of whipped cream to show off a little.
- If you feel adventurous, add a splash of your favorite liqueur into the chocolate filling.
- A sprinkle of sea salt on top gives a gourmet touch—because plain chocolate is so last year.
- Serving tip: Let the tartlets sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving to enjoy the full, rich texture.