Description
Chocolate Ganache Tartlets offer a rich, velvety chocolate filling inside a crisp, buttery tart shell. This easy dessert recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers seeking an elegant treat that’s quick to prepare. With simple ingredients and no-fuss steps, these tartlets make a stunning dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 large egg yolk
1–2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a food processor, combine flour and powdered sugar. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add egg yolk and 1 tablespoon cold water; pulse until dough begins to come together. Add extra water if needed.
3. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
5. Cut dough into rounds to fit mini tart pans or a muffin tin. Press dough into the pans evenly.
6. Prick the bottom of each crust with a fork to prevent puffing. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.
7. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
8. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in butter, vanilla, and salt until fully incorporated.
9. Pour ganache into cooled tart shells. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until set.
10. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh berries or a sprinkle of sea salt.
Notes
For a twist, add espresso powder or orange zest to the ganache.
Store tartlets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg