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Chocolate Ganache Tartlets

2023-02-12 - Written by: Emma Taylor

Desserts Chocolate Pastry

Chocolate Ganache Tartlets

Bite-sized chocolate ganache tarts perfect for a dessert party or special occasion.

Chocolate Ganache Tartlets

Introduction

These bite-sized chocolate ganache tarts are a perfect treat for any occasion. With a flaky pastry crust and rich, velvety chocolate ganache filling, they're sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

For the Pastry Dough:

  • 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon ice-cold water

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Pastry Dough:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add the egg and mix until the dough just comes together in a ball. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Roll Out the Pastry Dough:

  1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  2. Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough. You should be able to get about 24-30 circles depending on the size.

Bake the Pastry:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the pastry circles on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each tartlet.
  3. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Make the Chocolate Ganache:

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 170°F (77°C).
  2. Remove from the heat and add in the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Assemble the Tartlets:

  1. Allow the baked pastry to cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Spoon a small amount of chocolate ganache into each cooled pastry shell.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the ganache to set.
  4. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Note: You can make the pastry dough and chocolate ganache ahead of time and store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.