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.
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Chocolate Orange Tartlets
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 tartlets 1x
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
For the crust
- 3 oz (80 g) butter cookies (Petit Beurre)
- 5 tbsp (75 ml) melted butter
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) powdered sugar
For the ganache:
- 2 oz (60 g) dark chocolate
- 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
- 2 tbsp (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
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to make pastry dough for these tartlets?
No — the article specifically highlights that as a selling point: the crust is made from 3 oz (80 g) of crushed Petit Beurre butter cookies combined with 5 tbsp (75 ml) melted butter, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp powdered sugar. You press the mixture into the tart molds, bake for 10 minutes, and that’s your shell.
Why is it important for the tart crusts to cool completely before adding the ganache?
The notes call this out directly: if the crusts are still warm, the heat will melt the chocolate ganache before it can set, preventing it from firming up into a sliceable filling. Let the baked crusts cool fully before pouring in the warm ganache.
Can I swap the orange zest for a different flavor?
Yes — the notes suggest substituting lemon zest for orange zest if you want a sharper, more citrusy contrast with the dark chocolate ganache. The article also mentions optional candied ginger or other fruit as a finishing garnish.
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How many tarts does the recipe make?
easy and delicious bon apetite