Fruit-Topped Chocolate Cream Tarts
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Ingredients
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons kirsch liqueur
  • 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup freshly whipped cream
  • 4 prepared puff pastry shells according to package directions, or cookie tart shells
  • 2 cups mixed fruits (such as raspberries or other berries, orange slices, or your favorite combo)
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
  1. Combine egg yolks, sugar, lime juice, and kirsch in top of a double boiler. Whisk over simmering water until thick and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Remove top container from water and whisk in melted chocolate. Place pan top container in ice water to cool, whisking occasionally, to room temperature, about 8 minutes. Whisk in the whipped cream. Refrigerate mixture, covered, until very cold.
  2. Spoon ¾ of the refrigerated chocolate cream into tart shells; top with desired fresh fruits. Garnish with remaining chocolate cream and chocolate shavings. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
Recipe by The Culinary Cellar at https://theculinarycellar.com/fruit-topped-chocolate-cream-tarts/