Chocolate Macadamia Tartlets Recipe

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Chocolate Macadamia Tartlets
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
572
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. CHOCOLATE PASTRY SHELL
  2. -
  3. Ingredients:
  4. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  5. 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  6. 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened to room temperature
  7. 1/3 cup sugar
  8. 2 egg yolks
  9. 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  10. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  11. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  12. On a work surface, mix the flour and cocoa until well blended; form into a mound. Make a well in the center and add the remaining ingredients. Using your hands, slowly blend the ingredients in the well until partially mixed, then incorporate the flour and cocoa until completely combined and a soft dough forms. Pat the dough into a disk, wrap well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. (see Note).
  13. Between 2 sheets of waxed paper, roll out dough into a 13-inch round. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Remove the waxed paper and transfer the dough to an 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Fit the dough evenly into the pan and trim any overhanging pastry. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes more. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  14. Line the chilled shell with aluminum foil and weigh down with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes. Then remove the weights and foil and bake for 5 minutes longer until set but slightly soft.
  15. Note:
  16. This is a cookie-like crust. The dough softens quickly once out of the refrigerator and is a bit difficult to transfer to the tart pan, but scraps can be used to repair any cracks.
  17. __________________________
  18. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  19. Place dough on a piece of parchment; roll out to 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a baking sheet; chill 10 minutes.
  20. Remove from refrigerator; cut dough into four 3 3/4-by-5 1/2-inch rectangles.
  21. Fit dough into four 2-by-4-inch tart pans with removable bottoms, pressing into corners.
  22. Prick bottom of tarts all over with a fork.
  23. Chill at least 15 minutes.
  24. Meanwhile, spread nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
  25. Remove from oven; set aside.
  26. Remove shells from refrigerator; line with parchment, pressing into edges.
  27. Fill with dried beans or pie weights.
  28. Place on a baking sheet; bake 20 minutes.
  29. Remove paper and beans; continue baking until crust is firm, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  30. Make caramel: In a small saucepan, bring sugar, corn syrup, and the water to a boil over medium-high heat; wash down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystals from forming. Reduce heat to low; cook, swirling pan to color evenly, until caramel is a rich amber color.
  31. Remove from heat; carefully add 1/4 cup cream (it will spatter), butter, creme fraiche, vanilla, and salt. Stir until smooth. Let cool slightly; stir in nuts.
  32. Melt 5 ounces chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
  33. Pour 1 1/2 tablespoons chocolate into each shell; spread to coat evenly.
  34. Chill until set, about 10 minutes.
  35. Remove from refrigerator; pour caramel into shell. Set aside.
  36. Make ganache:
  37. Place remaining 3 ounces chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  38. Bring remaining 3/4 cup cream to a boil in a small saucepan.
  39. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth.
  40. Cool until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  41. Pour 2 1/2 tablespoons over caramel; smooth with an offset spatula. Store at room temperature, in an airtight container, up to 1 day.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 571.75 Kcal (2394 kJ)
Calories from fat 302.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.67g 52%
Cholesterol 82.38mg 27%
Sodium 85.23mg 4%
Potassium 39.66mg 1%
Total Carbs 71.79g 24%
Sugars 63.09g 252%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 6%
Protein 2.87g 6%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 69.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 363.66 Kcal (1523 kJ)
Calories from fat 192.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.41g 52%
Cholesterol 52.4mg 27%
Sodium 54.21mg 4%
Potassium 25.23mg 1%
Total Carbs 45.66g 24%
Sugars 40.13g 252%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 6%
Protein 1.83g 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 44.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.9
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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