Description
These Chocolate Strawberry Tarts are a decadent dessert featuring a rich chocolate ganache filling topped with fresh, juicy strawberries. Perfect for special occasions or as a romantic treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons ice water
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, combine flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and ice water and pulse until dough forms.
- Press dough into tart pans and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Prick the bottom of the crusts with a fork and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool.
- To make the ganache, heat cream in a saucepan until just simmering.
- Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Add butter and vanilla extract, then stir until smooth.
- Pour chocolate ganache into the cooled tart shells and smooth the top.
- Arrange halved strawberries on top of the ganache.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- You can use a store-bought tart shell to save time.
- Brush strawberries with a light glaze for a shiny finish.
- Best served chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg