Ingredients
For the Tart Shells:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 9 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2-3 tablespoons ice water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the White Chocolate Cream:
- 8 ounces high-quality white chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries or strawberries
- White chocolate shavings
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Make dough: Pulse flour, powdered sugar, and salt in food processor. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Add egg yolk, water, and vanilla; process until dough forms. Wrap and chill 1 hour.
- Form shells: Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut heart shapes and press into tart pans. Chill 20 minutes.
- Blind bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line shells with parchment and weights. Bake 15 minutes, remove weights, bake 8-10 minutes more until golden. Cool completely.
- Make filling: Heat 1/2 cup cream until simmering, pour over chopped white chocolate. Let sit 1 minute, stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Whip remaining 1 cup cream to stiff peaks. Fold cooled chocolate into cream cheese, then fold in whipped cream. Chill 30 minutes.
- Assemble: Pipe or spoon filling into cooled shells. Refrigerate 2 hours to set.
- Garnish and serve: Top with fresh berries, white chocolate shavings, and dusted powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
- White chocolate quality: Use real white chocolate with cocoa butter, not candy melts or chips.
- Make ahead: Bake shells 3 days ahead; make filling 2 days ahead. Assemble up to 24 hours before serving.
- Pan alternatives: Use muffin tins or any mini tart pans. Recipe makes 8-10 depending on size.
- Piping tip: Use a large star tip for decorative swirls or a round tip for smooth filling.
- Storage: Refrigerate filled tarts up to 3 days. Don’t freeze assembled tarts.
- Garnish timing: Add fresh berries and powdered sugar within 2-3 hours of serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired, American
- Diet: Vegetarian