Chocolate Mini Tarts Recipe
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Mini Tarts that feature a buttery shortbread tart base filled with rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 9 mini tarts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Sablée Shortcrust Dough:
- 130 g salted butter, room temperature
- 65 g granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 220 g plain flour (all-purpose)
Chocolate Ganache:
- 120 g dark chocolate (70%), chopped
- 120 ml double cream (heavy cream)
- 30 g salted butter
- 1 tablespoon golden syrup
Decoration:
- Cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, or red currants (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Sablée Shortcrust Dough – Cream butter and sugar, add egg yolks, mix in flour to form a dough, press into tart pan, dock the base, refrigerate, and bake.
- Make the Chocolate Ganache – Heat cream, pour over chocolate, add butter and syrup, whisk until smooth.
- Assemble the Tarts – Fill tart shells with ganache, refrigerate until set, then decorate before serving.
Notes
- Step-by-Step Photos: Detailed visual guide available on the blog post.
- Yield: Recipe makes 9-10 mini tarts based on 5cm/2-in diameter shallow tart tins.
- Storage: Best consumed fresh or refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Dough can be frozen before baking; do not freeze assembled tarts.
- Tips: Follow tips provided for best results in dough and ganache preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 123 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg
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