Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts Recipe

Indulge in these adorable Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts! A delightful twist on the classic German dessert, these heart-shaped treats (or easy squares!) offer a rich combination of dark chocolate cake, luscious whipped cream, and tart cherry filling. Perfect for Valentine's Day, special occasions, or a sweet anytime treat. Get the recipe now and impress your loved ones!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 503.8 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts

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How to Make Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your favorite chocolate cake recipe (or use store-bought). Once cooled, cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter or leave as squares.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup cherry pie filling with 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.
  6. For each tart, spread a layer of cherry pie filling over the cake heart shape or square.
  7. Top generously with the whipped cream.
  8. Garnish with chocolate curls (approximately 1 tablespoon per tart) and slivered almonds (approximately 1 teaspoon per tart), if desired.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

60g

Carbs

21g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts?

Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts?

Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts has approximately 503.8 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts?

The key ingredients for Black Forest Sweet Heart Tarts are Chocolate Cake, Heavy Whipping Cream, Powdered Sugar, Vanilla, Cherry Pie Filling, Almond Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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