Description
Looking for a bite-sized dessert that’s both elegant and indulgent? These Mini Chocolate Raspberry Tarts are the perfect mix of rich chocolate ganache, buttery tart crust, and fresh raspberries. Each mini tart is a handheld delight—ideal for parties, romantic dinners, or when you want to impress with minimal effort.
With a crisp shell, silky smooth filling, and juicy berry topping, these tarts offer a beautiful balance of textures and flavors in every bite. Best of all, they’re simple to make and even easier to love.
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Ingredients
For the Tart Shells:
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1¼ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
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1 egg yolk
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1–2 tbsp cold water
For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:
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8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Toppings:
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1½ cups fresh raspberries
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Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
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Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Tart Dough
In a food processor or bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
Add cold butter and pulse or cut in until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Add egg yolk and 1 tbsp cold water. Mix until dough starts to form.
If needed, add a bit more water.
Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat & Prepare Pans
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease your mini tart pans or muffin tin.
Step 3: Roll & Bake the Shells
Roll out chilled dough and cut circles to fit tart molds.
Press into molds and trim excess. Prick bottoms with a fork.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are golden.
Cool completely before filling.
Step 4: Make the Ganache
Heat cream in a saucepan until just simmering.
Pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 1–2 minutes.
Whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.
Let cool for 10 minutes before filling shells.
Step 5: Fill & Chill
Spoon ganache into cooled tart shells.
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set.
Step 6: Add Toppings
Top each tart with 2–3 raspberries.
Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with mint if desired.
Notes
Use High-Quality Chocolate – It makes all the difference in flavor.
Keep Butter Cold – Cold butter = tender, flaky crust.
Cool Completely Before Filling – Prevents the ganache from melting.
Chill Before Serving – Helps set the ganache perfectly.
Serve at Room Temp – For the smoothest, creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American (French-inspired)