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Creamy Vanilla Delight

Creamy Vanilla Delight

Easy Christmas Tree Tartlets with a creamy vanilla delight chocolate filling. Festive holiday dessert recipe.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 tartlets
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g shortcrust pastry store-bought is fine!
  • 200 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 100 g heavy cream
  • 80 g powdered sugar
  • 50 g chopped hazelnuts
  • 50 ml whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • q.s. Christmas-themed sugar decorations for decorating

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Rolling pin
  • Round cookie cutter
  • Tartlet molds
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and roll out the shortcrust pastry to about 1/8-inch thick.
  2. Cut out circles using a round cookie cutter slightly larger than your tartlet molds and gently press each circle into the mold.
  3. Prick the bottom of each pastry shell using a fork to let steam escape, then place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In a saucepan, combine chopped dark chocolate, heavy cream, and milk on low heat, stirring gently until melted and smooth.
  5. Remove from heat and sift in the powdered sugar, adding the vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
  6. Spoon or pour the warm chocolate filling into the cooled pastry shells, filling nearly to the top, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  7. Once set, sprinkle chopped hazelnuts around the edges and decorate with Christmas sugar decorations.
  8. Arrange on a platter and let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This recipe is make-ahead friendly, perfect for saving time on busy party days! Enjoy decorating it with friends or kids for added fun.
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