
Milk Chocolate Mini Tarts
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These little milk chocolate mini tarts are one of my favorite go to desserts when I want something impressive but don't have much time. They come together in just 35 minutes from start to finish, which makes them perfect for last minute gatherings or when a chocolate craving strikes. The best part is that you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already, so there's no need for a special trip to the store. Dark cocoa powder, which gives these tarts their lovely depth, is packed with antioxidants and actually has some surprising health benefits. The whole process is remarkably straightforward too, even if you're not an experienced baker, so don't hesitate to give them a try.
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Ingredients
- 200 gpastry dough( chilled)
- 100 gbutter(melted)
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 1 eggegg
- 30 mlmilk
- ½ mlvanilla extract
- 200 gmilk chocolate
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
- ½ gsalt
- 20 gcocoa powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Roll out the chilled pastry dough to a thickness of about 3mm. Cut out small squares, about 5cm per side.
Tip: Use a cookie cutter for uniform shapes.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Add the melted butter and whisk until combined.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 3
Pour the sugar mixture into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Pipe small circles onto the pastry squares.
Tip: Leave about 1cm of space between each circle.
- 4
Spoon a small amount of milk chocolate into the center of each circle. Dust with confectioner's sugar.
Tip: Make sure the chocolate is evenly distributed.
- 5
Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the chocolate for added flavor.
Tip: Use a light hand, as too much salt can overpower the chocolate.
- 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the chocolate is set.
Tip: Keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking.
- 7
Allow the tarts to cool completely in the pan before serving.
Tip: This will help the chocolate set properly.
- 8
Once cooled, dust the tarts with cocoa powder and serve.
Tip: This adds a nice touch to the presentation.
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