Description
Delight in these elegant Chocolate Strawberry Tarts featuring a buttery, crisp tart shell filled with smooth chocolate ganache and topped with fresh, juicy strawberries. Perfect for an indulgent dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with the natural sweetness of strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
Tart Shell
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 2-3 tablespoons cold water
Chocolate Ganache Filling
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam, warmed (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the tart shells: In a food processor, combine the flour and powdered sugar then pulse. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of cold water, pulsing until the dough begins to come together. If too dry, add an additional tablespoon of water and pulse again.
- Form and chill dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a ball. Divide into 4 equal portions and press each into tart pans, covering bottom and up the sides. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.
- Bake tart shells: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line tart shells with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove parchment and weights, then bake an additional 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Make chocolate ganache filling: Heat the cream until hot and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 2-3 minutes, then stir gently until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and cool slightly.
- Fill tart shells: Pour the chocolate ganache into the cooled tart shells, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
- Prepare strawberry topping: If desired, warm apricot jam over low heat until liquid. Lightly brush the sliced strawberries with the warmed jam to create a shiny glaze or skip this step for a natural finish.
- Assemble and serve: Arrange the glazed or plain strawberry slices over the set chocolate filling. Serve immediately for fresh flavor and beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Use cold butter and water to ensure a flaky tart crust.
- Pie weights or dried beans prevent shrinking during baking.
- Apricot jam glaze is optional but adds a professional shine.
- Store assembled tarts in refrigerator and consume within 2 days for freshness.
- Allow tarts to come to room temperature briefly before serving for best texture.
