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Chocolate Orange Custard Tartlets

These delightful tartlets are filled with a rich chocolate and zesty orange custard, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 tartlets
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: French, Spanish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed Ensure butter is cold for flakiness.
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1-2 tablespoons cold water Add as needed to bring dough together.
  • 1 pinch salt
For the custard
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 0.25 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the ganache
  • 0.75 cups dark chocolate chips Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream
For garnish
  • as needed thin orange slices For decoration.
  • as needed candied orange peel Optional garnish.

Method
 

Preparation of Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add the egg yolk and cold water and mix until the dough comes together. Chill for 20 minutes.
  5. Roll out the dough and press it into tartlet pans, pricking the bottoms with a fork.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and cool completely.
Preparation of Custard
  1. Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
  2. Whisk together the granulated sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
  3. Slowly pour warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
  4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened.
  5. Stir in butter, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
  6. Spoon custard into cooled tart shells and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Preparation of Ganache and Assembly
  1. Heat heavy cream until steaming and pour it over dark chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
  2. Pour the chocolate ganache over each tartlet and let chill until set.
  3. Garnish with fresh orange slices or candied orange peel before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled. Can pair with whipped cream or sea salt for contrast. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.