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Decadent Valentine’s Chocolate Strawberry Cloud Tartlets

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These tartlets feature a light, airy chocolate cloud filling paired with a buttery tart crust and fresh strawberries, perfect for romantic occasions or sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2–3 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced or halved
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Tart Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (pea-sized pieces). Work quickly to avoid warming the butter.
  2. Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of ice-cold water. Mix gently until the dough starts to come together. If too dry, add remaining tablespoon of water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Dough should hold together when pressed but not be sticky.
  3. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough on lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch (3mm) thickness. If dough cracks, gently press and patch with fingers.
  5. Transfer dough to tart pan, pressing into edges and trimming excess. Poke bottom with fork to prevent bubbling. Optionally freeze tart shell for 10 minutes before baking.
  6. Bake crust on baking sheet for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and cool completely on wire rack.
  7. Prepare Chocolate Strawberry Cloud Filling: Chop chocolate finely and place in heatproof bowl.
  8. Heat 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream in saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit 2 minutes, then stir gently until smooth and glossy.
  9. In separate bowl, whip remaining 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
  10. Gently fold whipped cream into melted chocolate mixture until combined and fluffy.
  11. Assemble Tartlets: Spoon or pipe cloud filling evenly into cooled tart crust.
  12. Top with fresh strawberry slices arranged artfully.
  13. Chill tartlets in fridge for at least 1 hour before serving to set filling.

Notes

Keep butter and cream cold for flaky crust and light filling. Whip cream to soft peaks and fold gently to maintain airy texture. Chill crust before baking and tartlets before serving. Can substitute almond flour for gluten-free crust. Optional toppings and flavor variations suggested.

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