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Christmas Tree Tarts

Christmas Tree Tarts

Discover the magic of Christmas Tree Tarts rich in chocolate ganache and festive decorations perfect for your holiday table delight.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g shortcrust pastry or homemade sweet tart dough
  • 200 g dark chocolate good quality, 60% cocoa or more
  • 100 g heavy cream
  • 80 g powdered sugar
  • 50 g chopped hazelnuts
  • 50 ml milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to decorate Christmas sugar decorations stars, balls, trees

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • Tartlet Molds or Mini Tart Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and roll out the shortcrust pastry to about 3mm thick.
  2. Cut circles slightly larger than your tartlet molds and press the dough into the molds, pricking the bottoms with a fork.
  3. Place molds on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown; let cool completely in the molds.
  4. While cooling, combine dark chocolate, cream, and milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until melted and smooth.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  6. Pour the chocolate ganache into cooled tart shells and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  7. Once set, sprinkle chopped hazelnuts and decorate with Christmas sugar decorations.
  8. Serve on a platter and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend for the pastry. Feel free to replace dark chocolate with semi-sweet chocolate for a sweeter tart. These tarts can be made ahead of time by preparing the shells and ganache separately. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Let kids help with decorating to make it a fun family activity!
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