Description
Elegant and indulgent brownie tarts that combine rich, fudgy texture with a buttery crust. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly, then add the cold water and form a dough. Press the dough into a mini muffin tin, ensuring the bases are flat and the edges slightly raised.
- Bake the crust: Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Keep an eye on them; you don’t want them overbaked!
- Make the brownie batter: While the shells are baking, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Add the cocoa powder, flour, and salt, mixing until smooth.
- Fill the crusts: Once the crusts are ready, pour the brownie batter into each one, filling just below the top.
- Bake: Pop the tray back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes. You want the tops to set but still be fudgy in the center.
- Cool and serve: Let the tarts cool in the tin for a few minutes, then gently lift them out. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: brownie tarts, chocolate dessert, easy dessert, party dessert, bite-sized sweets