Chocolate Strawberry Tarts with Dark Ganache
Mini Chocolate Strawberry Tarts with a crisp pastry shell, silky chocolate ganache, and fresh strawberries, perfect for elegant desserts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini tarts 1x
Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon cold water
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
12 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Optional: powdered sugar for garnish
Optional: cocoa powder or chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Pulse flour, sugar, and butter; add egg yolk and water to form dough. Chill 30 minutes.
- Roll dough, cut circles, and press into mini tart pans. Prick bottoms and bake 12–15 minutes until lightly golden; cool.
- Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth, add vanilla and salt. Cool slightly.
- Fill tart shells with ganache and smooth top.
- Arrange sliced strawberries on top.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle chocolate.
- Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Assemble with strawberries just before serving. Use fresh berries. Tart shells can be prepared ahead of time.