Chocolate Chess Tarts Recipe

Name: Chocolate Chess Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 (1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, chopped; Garnish: shaved chocolate or chopped toasted pecans

Servings: persons

1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, chopped
Garnish: shaved chocolate or chopped toasted pecans

1
Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add flour to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Shape mixture into 48 balls, and place on a baking sheet; cover and chill 30 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Place 1 dough ball into each cup of 2 lightly greased (24-cup) miniature muffin pans, and shape each into a pastry shell.
3
Whisk together eggs and next 4 ingredients. Microwave chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals; stir chocolate into egg mixture. Pour into pastry shells.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 18 to 22 minutes or until filling is set. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely (about 20 minutes). Garnish, if desired.

1721

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Chess Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Chess Tarts

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