🍫 Chocolate Ganache Tartlets

🧾 Ingredients (10–12 mini tarts)

Tart Shell

• 200g all-purpose flour
• 100g cold butter (cubed)
• 50g sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2–3 tbsp cold water

Chocolate Ganache Filling

• 200g dark chocolate (chopped)
• 200ml heavy cream
• 1 tbsp butter

Toppings

• Walnuts
• Chocolate chunks
• Mint leaves (optional)

🔥 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a bowl, mix flour and sugar
2. Add cold butter and rub until the mixture becomes crumbly
3. Add egg yolk and cold water
4. Mix until a dough forms
5. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes

Step 2: Bake the Tart Shells

1. Roll out the dough and press into tart molds
2. Prick the bottom with a fork
3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes
4. Let them cool completely

Step 3: Make the Ganache

1. Heat the heavy cream until hot (do not boil)
2. Pour over chopped chocolate
3. Stir until smooth and fully melted
4. Add butter and mix until glossy

Step 4: Assemble

1. Pour ganache into the cooled tart shells
2. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate for 30–60 minutes

Step 5: Decorate

1. Add walnuts and chocolate pieces on top
2. Garnish with mint leaves if desired

💡 Tips

• Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor
• Do not overheat the cream to avoid splitting
• Make sure tart shells are fully cooled before adding filling

⚠️ Common Mistakes

• Grainy ganache → chocolate not melted properly
• Soft crust → underbaked shells
• Ganache too hard → over-chilled

📊 Estimated Calories

• Approximately 180–250 kcal per tart