Chocolate Butter Tarts

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
3. Add the butter pieces to the flour mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add the ice water and mix until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Roll out the dough to a 12-inch (30 cm) circle and line a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate. Trim the edges.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chocolate chips, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream.
7. Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
9. Let cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sodium: 100mg
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and decadent
• Rich chocolate flavor
• Buttery and flaky crust
• Perfect for dessert or a special occasion

User Comments:

• "These tarts are heavenly! The chocolate filling is so creamy and rich, and the crust is perfectly flaky."
• "I love how easy these tarts are to make. They're so delicious and everyone always raves about them."
• "These tarts are the perfect way to end a meal. They're not too heavy, but they're still so satisfying."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the butter is cold before working it into the flour. This will help create a flaky crust.
• Don't overmix the dough. Just mix until it comes together.
• Be careful not to overbake the tarts. The filling should be set, but still a little soft in the center.
• Let the tarts cool completely before serving to allow the filling to set.