Description
Chocolate Mini Tarts are the perfect bite-sized dessert that combines a buttery, flaky crust with a rich, velvety chocolate filling. These delightful tarts are easy to make and will impress your guests at any gathering. Whether for a birthday celebration or a cozy night in, these mini treats are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (high-quality)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and mix until dough forms.
- Chill the dough wrapped in plastic for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough to 1/8-inch thick and cut into circles for mini tart pans.
- Press circles into pans, prick bottoms with a fork, and bake for 10-12 minutes until firm but not browned. Cool completely.
- Melt heavy cream and dark chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth; add vanilla extract.
- Pour warm chocolate filling into cooled tart shells and let set at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg