These chocolate tartlets are buttery rich ready-to-use mini tart shells filled with my easy chocolate ganache recipe. Of course, you can make your own mini tart shells. But these also make quick and easy semi-homemade treats.
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As a cake decorator, I often had chocolate ganache leftover in the fridge. So, these tarts were always a quick and easy dessert when I had to entertain with very little time to spare after my cake orders. Also, I think most people love ganache and the fact that it needs only two ingredients makes it super easy of course.
Why make these tartlets?
- These tartlets don't take long to make. The filling takes just 5 to 7 minutes and can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
- It's easy. You can make the tart shells from scratch, but, buying the ready-made shells is a great way to make these quick, easy, and semi-homemade.
- And it's simple. There are just two main ingredients chocolate and cream which are both easy to find or panty staples. The rest are added flavor.
- I am using dark chocolate but any chocolate that you like works just fine.
- In addition, you can flavor ganache many different ways. For example, in summer add a fruit puree to the ganache, or in winter add pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, or a layer of apple pie filling.
Ingredients and substitutes
- Chocolate - The quality of chocolate you use will really make a huge difference in these tartlets. Always use good quality chocolate that you like to eat. Today, I am using Godiva 85% which is why my tarts have a deep chocolate color.
- Whipping cream - It is important to use full-fat cream about 32 to 38%. Any less and the ganache will not set firm.
- Butter - I like adding butter to my ganache because it adds a nice richness and helps the filling set. But, it is optional.
- Corn syrup - This is optional as well and does keep the filling soft, which to me just has a melt in the mouth feel.
Step by step instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate, whipping cream, butter, corn syrup until all the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Pro tip - Alternatively, you can melt it all in a double boiler. To make a double boiler at home, place a saucepan with 2-inches of water on medium heat. Place a heat-proof bowl over the saucepan and add the chocolate to the bowl. - Then, add the salt, coffee, and vanilla extract. Let cool until barely warm and slightly thicker.
- Next, pour the chocolate ganache into a piping bag and fill each tart shell. Place in the fridge until set (about two hours)
- Add a chocolate-coated nut to each tart and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve at room temperature.
Frequently asked questions
These mini tarts will keep in the fridge for up to 5 or 6 days.
These don't take long to make. The filling takes just 5 minutes to make but needs at least two hours to set. You can make these 2 to 3 days in advance.
Chocolate tastes better when it is at soft room temperature, not warm, and not cold from the fridge. So, I prefer to serve these at room temperature.
Absolutely. Double the recipe and the filing will be perfect for one 9-inch shortcrust pastry shell. Try my chocolate ganache tart.
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Chocolate Tartlets
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Ingredients
- 24 Mini tart shells tartlet shells
Chocolate ganache
- 7 oz (200 g) Chocolate
- ½ cup Whipping cream 38%
- 2 tablespoon (60 g) Butter (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Corn syrup (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Instant coffee powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl heat the chocolate, whipping cream, butter, corn syrup until all the chocolate is melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt it all in a double boiler. To make a double boiler at home, place a saucepan with 2-inches of water on medium heat. Place a heat-proof bowl over the saucepan and add the chocolate to the bowl.
- Then, add the salt, coffee, and vanilla extract. Let cool until barely warm and slightly thicker.
- Pour the chocolate ganache into a piping bag and fill each tart shell. Place in the fridge until set (about two hours)
- Add a chocolate-coated nut to each tart and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve at room temperature.
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Toni
These are really delicious treats! My kids loved it!
Jennifer
I love how easy it is to make these, and the chocolate filling is so creamy and amazing!
Gina
Love how elegant and fancy these look while actually being pretty easy to whip up! Great for a dinner party!