Dark Chocolate Truffle Tarts Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Dark Chocolate Truffle Tarts! Rich, intensely chocolatey, and wonderfully warm, these little treats are the perfect after-dinner delight. Double the recipe – you'll want to! Best enjoyed warm from the oven.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 410.3 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dark Chocolate Truffle Tarts

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How to Make Dark Chocolate Truffle Tarts

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. **Make the tart shells:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ cup granulated sugar.
  3. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, using a pastry blender or your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually add ¼ cup ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  5. Press the dough into a 12-cup mini muffin tin or individual tart shells. Prick the bottom of each shell with a fork.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let cool completely in the tin before removing.
  7. **Make the chocolate filling:** In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 large egg. Slowly whisk in ½ cup of the hot cream.
  9. Pour the egg-cream mixture into the remaining cream in the saucepan.
  10. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly. Do not boil.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped, and 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (optional) until smooth and glossy.
  12. **Assemble the tarts:** Place ½ cup finely chopped Brazil nuts into the bottom of each cooled tart shell.
  13. Fill each tart shell with the chocolate ganache.
  14. Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven.
  15. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup chopped Brazil nuts over the warm tarts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

81g

Carbs

10g

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