Chocolate Butter Tarts Recipe

Indulge in the decadent richness of our Chocolate Butter Tarts! These melt-in-your-mouth treats combine the buttery flakiness of homemade pastry with a luscious chocolate-infused filling. A perfect dessert for chocolate lovers, these tarts are surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 29 mins
Calories 94.2 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Butter Tarts

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How to Make Chocolate Butter Tarts

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Chop 3 squares (approximately 3 ounces total) of dark chocolate into 16 small pieces.
  3. Place 4 chocolate pieces into the bottom of each prepared tart shell.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth and well combined.
  5. Spoon the filling into the tart shells, filling them three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the filling is puffed and bubbly, and the pastry is a light golden brown.
  7. Let the tarts cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Once cooled, drizzle with 2 ounces of melted dark chocolate.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

60g

Fat

6g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Butter Tarts?

Chocolate Butter Tarts takes about 49 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 29 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Butter Tarts?

Chocolate Butter Tarts has approximately 94.2 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Butter Tarts?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Butter Tarts are Bittersweet Chocolate, Unbaked Tart Shells, Brown Sugar, Corn Syrup, Egg, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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