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Cocoa Tartlets with Almonds and Chocolate Cream

17/11/2023

Cocoa tartlets with almonds and chocolate cream are a delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of chocolate cream with the crunchiness of almonds. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients for the tartlet base:

  • 200 g of 00 flour
  • 30 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 100 g of cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 70 g of icing sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • A pinch of salt
  • Grated zest of 1/2 an orange (optional)

Ingredients for the chocolate cream:

  • 150 g of good quality dark chocolate
  • 200 ml of whipping cream
  • 50 g of icing sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Toasted slivered almonds for decoration

Preparation

  1. For the base, sift the flour with the cocoa powder and a pinch of salt into a bowl. Add the cold butter and work the mixture with your fingertips until it becomes a sandy consistency.
  2. Add the icing sugar and egg, plus the orange zest if you desire a citrus touch. Mix until it forms a smooth ball.
  3. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 3-4 mm, and cut out disks that will fit into greased tartlet molds.
  6. Prick the bottom with a fork, cover with a sheet of baking paper and fill with dry beans. Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes so that the bases harden.
  7. Remove the beans and the baking paper and bake for another 5-6 minutes or until the edges are crispy. Allow to cool.

For the chocolate cream: 8. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler. 9. In a bowl, whip the cream with the icing sugar and egg yolk until it becomes frothy. 10. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream with a movement from the bottom up to avoid deflating the mixture. 11. Fill the pastry bases with the chocolate cream and level the surface. 12. Decorate the tartlets with the toasted slivered almonds before serving.

Curiosity

The tart is a classic of Italian pastry, which can be personalized in many ways. Adding cocoa to the dough and pairing it with chocolate cream makes this dessert perfect for chocolate lovers, while the almonds add a pleasant contrast in texture. Moreover, the touch of orange marries beautifully with the chocolate, giving a fresh and slightly citrusy aroma. Remember to serve these tartlets at room temperature to fully enjoy their creaminess.

Cocoa Tartlets with Almonds and Chocolate Cream