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A white plate with three round cookies topped with glossy chocolate filling, accompanied by three fresh strawberries, one of which is sliced in half. The plate is placed on a red and white checkered cloth.

Chocolate Tartlets

These lighter chocolate tartlets have a crisp, buttery crust and a silky smooth ganache filling made with fat-free evaporated milk. Rich chocolate flavor, fewer calories, and perfect for parties or holidays.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 tartlets
Calories 119 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mini tartlet pans or mini muffin tin
  • Small saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Swerve powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup light butter cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1-2 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling

  • 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 3 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, pulse the flour, powdered sugar, and salt together until combined. Add the cold cubed butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Add the egg yolk and pulse a few more times.
  • Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition. Stop adding water as soon as the dough starts to come together when pressed between your fingers.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Press each portion into the bottom and up the sides of a mini tartlet pan or a cup in a mini muffin tin. Aim for even thickness throughout. Prick the bottoms with a fork.
  • Place the filled pans in the fridge for 30 minutes. While the shells are chilling, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges and bottoms are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before adding the filling.
  • Pour the fat-free evaporated milk into a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until it just begins to simmer around the edges. Remove from the heat immediately. Add the chopped chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for one minute.
  • Stir the chocolate and milk together in slow, gentle circles until the ganache is completely smooth and glossy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Spoon the ganache into each cooled tart shell, filling it nearly to the top. Set the tartlets on a flat tray and refrigerate for at least one hour, or until the ganache is fully set.
  • Carefully remove the tartlets from the pans. Serve as is, or top with fresh berries, a pinch of flaky sea salt, chopped nuts, or a small dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

To make these gluten-free, swap in a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the all-purpose flour. The texture may be slightly more delicate but will still hold up well.
 
Swerve powdered sugar can be replaced with regular powdered sugar if you are not following a lower-calorie or sugar-free plan. The taste and texture will be the same.
 
Store leftover tartlets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 308IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chocolate Tartlets
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