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    Chocolate Orange Tarts with Fresh Orange Cream

    Published: Feb 10, 2015 · Modified: Mar 14, 2023 by Shareba · This post contains affiliate links, please read my disclosure policy.

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    These cute mini tarts are filled with a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate orange ganache, and are topped with a fresh orange cream!

    This post is sponsored by Tenderflake.

    This Valentine's Day, I'm going to sprawl on the couch, nibbling a few of these Chocolate Orange Tarts while watching an Audrey Hepburn romantic comedy. Maybe Sabrina, or Paris When It Sizzles. I love both of those films!

    This year I wanted to make a Valentine's Day treat that was indulgent, but not romantic-looking. If you've read my previous Valentine's Day posts, you'll know that I'm not really into this particular holiday. I'm starting to think it has something to do with my dislike for the colour red. It's just such an aggressive colour...

    Chocolate Orange Tarts with Fresh Orange Cream | In Search Of Yummy-ness

    I found my perfect single-lady dessert in these Chocolate Orange Tarts. They are cute, fun to eat, and they taste like a chocolate truffle that's been hidden inside of pie crust. Seriously, that ganache just melts in your mouth.

    This recipe is actually based on a wedding cake that my mom made for my Aunt several years ago. It was a humid summer day, and the ganache refused to set in between the layers of cake. I'll never forget how the layers of cake kept sliding around - my poor mother was really frustrated! It did eventually set, once we cranked up the air conditioning, and it was a really delicious cake.

    I didn't want to use buttercream icing on these tarts because I thought it would be too heavy. Instead, I flavoured whipped cream with freshly squeezed orange juice and icing sugar. My mom has a much steadier hand than I do, so she piped the cream on with a star tip for me. Once the cream sets, it really holds its shape (which surprised me!).

    You can pipe on the fresh orange cream with a star tip, for a pretty look.

    I decided to top my tarts with candied orange peel, mostly because I thought it would look pretty. It does taste really good with the sweet chocolate and slightly salty pastry. If candied peel is not your thing, you could easily top this with chocolate shavings or just the orange cream.

    I'm not including the recipe for the candied peel today, because I don't think I've quite nailed it yet. Mine came out a bit burnt - I just used the best pieces for the photos.

    These mini tarts are filled with a chocolate orange ganache that tastes like a truffle!

    Is it just me, or do these tarts look like mini camp fires? I might actually make them again with just a plain chocolate ganache filling and a toasted marshmallow topping. Oh my gosh, that actually sounds really good, I'm writing that down for later!

    Chocolate Orange Ganache Tarts with Candied Peel and Orange Cream | In Search Of Yummy-ness

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    Chocolate Orange Tarts with Fresh Orange Cream

    These cute mini tarts are filled with a chocolate orange ganache, and are topped with fresh orange-flavoured whipped cream and candied peel.
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    Created By: Shareba
    PREP TIME: 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    COOK TIME: 15 minutes mins
    TOTAL TIME: 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    SERVINGS: 18 tarts
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    Ingredients

    • 1 package Tenderflake mini tart shells, 18 pack

    For the Chocolate Orange Ganache

    • ½ cup 35% whipping cream
    • 4 ounce semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
    • 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
    • ½ tablespoon Triple Sec liqueur

    For the Fresh Orange Cream

    • ½ cup 35% whipping cream
    • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice

    Instructions 

    • Bake the mini tart shells according to package instructions. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
    • Arrange the tart shells on a tray that will fit in your fridge, and set the tray next to your stove.

    For the Chocolate Orange Ganace

    • In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a boil. Once you see bubbles, remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate. Use a whisk to stir the chocolate into the warm cream.
    • Once the chocolate has melted, add the orange zest, butter and liqueur and stir to combine.
    • Fill the mini tart shells with about 1 tablespoon of the chocolate orange ganache.
    • Once all of the mini tart shells have been filled, put them into the fridge. It will take about an hour for the chocolate to set.

    For the Fresh Orange Cream

    • Whip the cream with a hand mixer until soft peaks form. Then add the sugar and beat on a low setting (to prevent the sugar from flying everywhere) until just combined. Lastly, add the freshly squeezed orange juice and whip until you have a thick cream that forms firm peaks.

    To Decorate the Tarts

    • Spoon the orange cream into a piping bag, and add a star tip. Carefully pipe a star shape onto each tart, and top with candied peel or shaved chocolate.

    Notes

    Tip: Chop your chocolate on a cutting board covered with parchment or wax paper. Then you can just pick up the paper and shake the chocolate into the saucepan, instead of trying to brush it off the cutting board.
    The fresh orange cream is adapted from Sunkist.
    The chocolate ganache is adapted from this wedding cake recipe.

    Please read the blog post for detailed tips and explanations.

    Nutrition Disclaimer: this nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed.

    Have you made this recipe?Please leave a review in the comments below!

    For more yummy recipes using Tenderflake pastry visit Tenderflake.ca, or check them out on Pinterest.

    Why not serve these cute Chocolate Orange Tarts at your next party? Get the recipe at InSearchOfYummyness.com

    Disclosure:
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    This brand provides financial support that helps me to create new content for this blog.
    Please note that I only work with brands that I use at home and trust.

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    Comments

    1. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      February 12, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      These little chocolate and orange tarts look so beautiful & I love your presentation of them!

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 12, 2015 at 6:47 pm

        Thanks so much Thalia! I love your meringue nests - they are gorgeous!

        Reply
    2. Janice @Kitchen Heals Soul

      February 12, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      I'll take 3 of these please. OK, make that 10 because they are so cute & mini!
      I love chocolate fillings with a good pie crust. I find it such a nice flavour/texture combo. These tarts are so cute & easy to make too! And I honestly find it's a lot easier to use the Tenderflake mini tart shells than making my own mini tarts. That can take a lot of extra time to cut out and carefully fit little rounds of pie dough. This is MUCH easier!
      P.S. Nice piping on top 😉

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 12, 2015 at 6:46 pm

        I'll trade you batch of these for a dozen of your croissants! They look so flaky and delicious! I really like using Tenderflake tart shells too, because I know I can't make them that pretty from scratch. I'll tell my mom that you like the piping, she had to do that part because I wanted action shots 😛

        Reply
    3. Joyce

      February 12, 2015 at 1:13 am

      Those look so pretty!

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 12, 2015 at 1:10 pm

        Thanks Joyce!

        Reply
    4. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen

      February 11, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      What a beautiful dessert, my dear. Love it!

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 12, 2015 at 1:21 pm

        Thanks Olivia!

        Reply
    5. Julia

      February 11, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      I love this flavour combination, Shareba! And your photos are gorgeous (as always)!

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 12, 2015 at 1:21 pm

        I really like chocolate and orange together too! And thank you so much!

        Reply
    6. Ayngelina

      February 11, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      Love the backdrop, the lavender is gorgeous.

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 11, 2015 at 2:44 pm

        Thank you so much Ayngelina! That's my kitchen wall 🙂

        Reply
        • Ayngelina

          February 11, 2015 at 2:46 pm

          No way! I thought it was a backdrop prop - so lovely!

          Reply
    7. Nuran

      February 11, 2015 at 11:27 am

      It is really very delicious !! Thanks 🙂

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 11, 2015 at 11:37 am

        I'm glad you liked it Nuran! 😀

        Reply
    8. June Burns

      February 10, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      What cute little pies! Love the orange zest garnish, so pretty 🙂

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 10, 2015 at 11:00 pm

        Thanks June!

        Reply
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