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Close-up of a mini chocolate tart topped with whipped cream and strawberries on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Mini Chocolate Tarts

These mini chocolate tarts feature a tender shortcrust pastry filled with a simple chocolate ganache, perfect for any dessert lover.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 18 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 367

Ingredients
  

  • 170 g unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 120 g powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 350 g all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 300 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate roughly chopped
  • 300 g heavy cream
  • 200 g heavy cream or whipping cream
  • 20 g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • fresh strawberries or other fresh fruits
  • 1 tablespoon flaky salt

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin Pan
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 1 Rolling Pin

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together flour and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and beat until combined.
  4. Add the flour mixture and beat until it forms a soft, crumbly dough.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 thick. Cut rounds out of the dough.
  7. Place dough rounds in muffin pan openings and fill them with liners and weights. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  8. Remove liners and let cool before filling with ganache.
  9. Prepare ganache by heating heavy cream and mixing it with chopped chocolate.
  10. Pipe ganache into each tart shell until about 3/4 full.
  11. Top with whipped cream and fresh fruits or flaky salt.

Notes

These mini chocolate tarts are perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.