CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT TARTS WITH CURRANTS AND BERRIES

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Humble after-dinner mints never dreamed of such opulence. A rich cocoa-enhanced pastry shell, gilded with melted chocolate, is filled with mint-infused panna cotta and then strewn with fresh sprigs and a choice of crimson fruit.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes 2 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
8 ounces (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup ice water
4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
12 stems peppermint, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon coarse salt
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin (from two 1/4-ounce envelopes)
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
6 ounces fresh red currants
1 pound strawberries

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Pulse flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces remaining. With the machine running, add water in a slow, steady stream, until dough just holds together. (Dough should not be sticky.)
  • On a lightly floured work surface, shape dough into 2 disks, and wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes (or up to 3 days).
  • Make the filling: Bring cream, sugar, mint, and salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 disk of dough to a 16-by-6-inch rectangle, 1/4 inch thick. Press dough into bottom and up sides of a 13 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch rectangular fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Using a sharp paring knife, trim excess dough flush with the edges of pan. Repeat with remaining disk of dough. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Line dough with parchment, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edges are dry, about 20 minutes. Remove weights and parchment. Bake until just darkened, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely in pans on wire racks.
  • With a pastry brush, coat the bottom of each tart shell with an even layer of melted chocolate. Refrigerate until chocolate sets, about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl. Let stand until softened.
  • Remove mint from cream mixture, and bring cream mixture to a simmer. Whisk in softened gelatin until it dissolves. Remove from heat, and stir in yogurt.
  • Divide cream mixture between tart shells. Carefully transfer to the refrigerator. Chill, uncovered, until set, at least 4 hours (or overnight).
  • Carefully unmold tarts. Top 1 tart with red currants and 1 with strawberries. Garnish both tarts with mint stems. Slice and serve immediately.

Morieum Bin
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Katrina Davis
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These tarts were a waste of time and ingredients.


Serajul Islam
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tarts turned out really bland.


Lordricks Somtoo
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tarts turned out too runny.


toracki
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The tarts were a bit too minty for my taste, but they were still good.


Serenity Hendrickson
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The crust was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


Hassan Gaming
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These tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Md Israfil hossen
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These tarts are perfect for the holidays! The chocolate and peppermint flavors are festive and the currants and berries add a nice touch of tartness.


Duncan Mwendwa
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I made these tarts for my family and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and creamy.


Bergele Anno
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These tarts are so easy to make and they taste amazing! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the currants and berries.


Mark Roland kim
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Delicious! The chocolate and peppermint flavors are a perfect match. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth.


SIFAT GAMING
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These tarts are amazing! The chocolate and peppermint flavors are perfect together. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


George Ioramo
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I made these tarts for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and creamy. The peppermint flavor was perfect for the holidays.


Oyaiwah Timothy
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These tarts were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the currants and berries. They added a nice pop of color and flavor.


Pauline Watson
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I love these tarts! The chocolate and peppermint flavors are perfect together. The currants and berries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the chocolate. I will definitely be making these again.


Avinash Tamang
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These tarts were delicious! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out great. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Cassandra Williams
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I made these tarts for my family and they loved them! The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and creamy. The peppermint flavor was subtle but refreshing. I will definitely be making these again.


Swastik Rana
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These chocolate peppermint tarts were a hit at my holiday party! The combination of chocolate, peppermint, currants, and berries was divine. The tarts were also surprisingly easy to make. I will definitely be making them again!