Pies and tarts can be so pretty, but miniature versions are even more eye-pleasing, don’t you agree? They are just so cute and practical.

These tartlets are simple to make: you don’t need to make pie dough. The crust is simply made of crushed cookies with butter. The filling is a beautiful chocolate ganache with a touch of orange zest.

Chocolate Orange Tartlets

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Author: Tamara Novacovic
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 tartlets 1x

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Description

These New Year Chocolate Orange Tartlets feature a buttery cookie crust filled with rich chocolate ganache and a hint of orange zest, making them a delightful treat for any festive occasion.

Ingredients

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For the crust

2.8 oz (80 g) butter cookies (Petit Beurre)
5 tbsp melted butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp powdered sugar

For the ganache:

2.1 oz (60 g) dark chocolate
1 tsp finely grated orange zest
0.13 cups (30 ml) heavy cream
if you wish: candied ginger, orange or some other fruit

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Crush the butter cookies into fine crumbs and combine with cinnamon, powdered sugar, and melted butter.
Press the mixture firmly into tiny tart molds to form the crust.
Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let them cool completely.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it is just about to boil. Remove from heat immediately.
Add the dark chocolate to the hot cream and let it sit for a minute to melt, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Stir in the finely grated orange zest into the chocolate ganache.
Pour the ganache into the cooled tart crusts and let them set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until firm.

Notes

Make sure the tart crusts are completely cool before adding the ganache to prevent melting. You can store the tartlets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a different flavor, try substituting the orange zest with lemon zest.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: French