Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Candy Cane Chocolate Tartlets—a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate ganache and refreshing peppermint, all nestled in a buttery tart shell. Topped with crushed candy canes for an extra crunch, these beautiful mini desserts are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to make and stunningly delicious, they’re bound to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour and sugar, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press mixture into tart pans and chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until steaming. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Stir in peppermint extract. Fill cooled tart shells with ganache, top with crushed candy canes, and chill until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg