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Chocolate Orange Tartlets

Elegant mini tartlets with crisp pastry shells filled with rich chocolate orange ganache.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 tartlets
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Tart Shell
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 pinch salt
Filling
  • 6 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 2 tbsp orange juice fresh

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Tartlet pans
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Prepare and chill tart dough, then roll and press into tartlet pans.
  2. Blind bake tart shells at 350°F until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  3. Heat cream until steaming and pour over chopped chocolate and butter.
  4. Stir until smooth, then add orange zest and juice.
  5. Fill cooled tart shells with ganache and refrigerate until set.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.