Chocolate Tarts
Chocolate tarts are a heavenly dessert featuring a rich, velvety dark chocolate filling nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful tarts can be served warm or chilled, making them an irresistible treat for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this elegant dessert that promises to enchant your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 7 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cold butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Add ice water until the dough holds together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and transfer it to tart pans. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the filling, melt dark chocolate and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Let it cool slightly before whisking in eggs until combined. Pour into pre-baked tart shells.
- Bake again for 12-15 minutes until set. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg