Ingredients
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- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cold butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 6oz white chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup fresh berries (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate curls (optional)
- 1 cup edible flowers (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Dough: Pulse flour, sugar, butter until breadcrumbs form. Add yolk and water, chill wrapped dough for 30 minutes.
- Bake Shells: Roll dough, cut rounds, press into pans, prick and bake until golden for 12-15 minutes at 350°F.
- Make Mousse: Melt chocolate, beat cream cheese with vanilla, whip cream to soft peaks, fold together gently to preserve airiness.
- Assemble: Pipe mousse into cooled shells, chill to set for minimum 1 hour, add garnishes before serving.
Notes
- Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 15 minutes before whipping cream for better volume and stability.
- Melt chocolate in 30-second intervals to prevent burning and maintain smooth texture.
- Press dough firmly into tart pans to prevent air bubbles and ensure even baking.
- Store assembled tartlets in refrigerator for up to 2 days, add fresh garnishes just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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