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Chocolate Orange Tartlets

Savor Irresistible Chocolate Orange Tartlets for Any Occasion

Indulge in Chocolate Orange Tartlets—mini desserts combining buttery tart shells, zesty orange curd, and silky chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 tartlets
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Shell
  • 2 cups Plain / AP Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Icing Sugar Powdered sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 pinch Table Salt No direct substitute needed.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be used as a vegan alternative.
For the Orange Curd
  • 1/2 cup Caster Sugar Granulated sugar can be used in a pinch.
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice Fresh is preferred, bottled can be used if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Substitute with lemon zest for a different twist.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can be replaced with arrowroot powder.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy / Thickened Cream Coconut cream can be used as a dairy-free alternative.
  • 8 ounces Dark Cooking Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate for the best results; milk chocolate can substitute for a sweeter flavor.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • saucepan
  • Muffin pan
  • Fine sieve
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chocolate Orange Tartlets
  1. Make Tartlet Shells: In a food processor, blend together flour, icing sugar, and salt. Add butter and pulse until resembling coarse crumbs. Mix in egg until ball forms. Chill for 1 hour.
    Chocolate Orange Tartlets
  2. Roll and Prepare the Dough: Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Roll out chilled dough, cut circles, and press into muffin pan. Chill for another hour.
    Chocolate Orange Tartlets
  3. Bake Shells: Place parchment and weights on shells. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights, and bake until golden brown for another 15 minutes. Cool shells.
    Chocolate Orange Tartlets
  4. Prepare Orange Curd: Whisk juice, zest, yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in saucepan over low heat until thickened. Stir in cubed butter until smooth, strain.
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  5. Fill Tartlet Shells: Pour orange curd into cooled shells, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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  6. Make Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit, and stir until smooth.
    Chocolate Orange Tartlets
  7. Assemble and Chill: Pour ganache over curd. Chill for another hour before serving, optionally top with orange slices or chocolate shavings.
    Chocolate Orange Tartlets

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These tartlets are great for any occasion, and the shells can be made ahead for convenience.

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