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.

Chocolate Tartlet Extravaganza

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

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