Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1-2 tbsp ice water
- Pinch salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
- Optional: white chocolate hearts or candy hearts for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough forms. Chill 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and cut into rounds; press into mini tart pans. Dock and bake at 350°F (175°C) until edges are set, 12–15 minutes. Cool.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Pipe or spoon filling into cooled shells. Chill at least 1 hour. Top with white chocolate hearts or candy hearts for decoration.
Notes
- Chill crusts before shaping for a cleaner edge.
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Adjust sweetness by varying powdered sugar to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Whimsical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
