Best Truffle Filled Cookie Tarts Recipes

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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TART



Chocolate Truffle Tart image

This special occasion dessert takes a little time to put together, but it's much easier to make than it looks. It starts with a simple press-in chocolate cookie crust that doesn't require a rolling pin or chilling. The crust is filled with dark chocolate ganache and a layer of milk chocolate truffles. The truffles can be finished simply with cocoa powder, or coated in finely chopped nuts, powdered sugar or a colorful, tart powder made by crushing freeze-dried fruit. (Or you can skip the truffle recipe entirely and instead use store-bought truffles.) This is the moment to splurge on high-quality chocolate, as you'll taste it in the final result. Don't be tempted to use chocolate chips, as the added stabilizers make it difficult to achieve a shiny, creamy ganache. For picture-perfect slices, dip your knife in warm water before each cut and wipe it dry after.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 3h

Yield One 9-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup/160 milliliters heavy cream
14 ounces/400 grams high-quality bar milk chocolate (not chips), finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
Cocoa powder, powdered sugar, finely chopped nuts, unsweetened shredded coconut, or freeze-dried fruit powder (see Tip), for finishing
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups/200 grams all-purpose flour
1/3 cup/30 grams cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup/120 milliliters heavy cream
6 ounces/170 grams high-quality, bar dark chocolate (not chips), finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 to 3 pinches kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the milk chocolate truffles: In a small pot, bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat. Place the milk chocolate and butter in a medium bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Start to stir the chocolate in the center in small circles, gradually widening the circles as the mixture comes together and stirring until mixture is shiny, smooth and glossy. (If the chocolate doesn't fully melt, place the bowl over a medium pot of barely simmering water or in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds and gently stir until smooth.)
  • Pour the mixture into a 9-inch cake pan or other shallow baking dish. Let firm for 25 to 30 minutes until it appears set but is firm enough to be scooped. If it's still not set, pop it into the refrigerator until it reaches desired consistency.
  • While the ganache firms, make the crust: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium-low speed until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix on medium speed to combine. Scrape the bowl well. Add the flour, cocoa and sea salt, and mix on low speed until dough is smooth.
  • Place a 9-inch tart pan (preferably with a removable base) on a baking sheet. Turn out the dough into the prepared tart pan and use your fingers to press it into the pan and up the sides in an even layer. Smooth the dough with your fingers to even out any thicker spots, taking particular care in the corners to make sure it's not too thick. Use a paring knife held flush against the rim of the pan, and trim away the excess dough, leaving a clean edge. Dock the base of the dough a few times with a fork. (The crust is ready to be baked now, or it can be chilled for 30 minutes or up to overnight, if desired.)
  • Chill the crust while you heat the oven to 350 degrees and place a rack in the center of the oven. Place the tart pan onto a baking sheet and bake until the crust appears firm and set, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool completely. If desired, gently slide the outside ring off the tart to remove it, and slide an offset spatula around the base of the tart to release it from the base of the pan. Gently transfer the crust to a serving plate.
  • While the crust bakes, shape the milk chocolate truffles: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop heaping teaspoon-size rounds of the ganache onto the baking sheet; you should have about 40 (1-inch) truffles. Chill for 5 to 10 minutes to firm slightly.
  • Add your desired truffle coatings to small, shallow bowls. Working a few at a time, roll the chilled truffles between your hands to form them into neat 1-inch spheres. (Dust your hands and the balls lightly with cocoa powder in between rolling if it's too sticky.) Place each truffle into the coating of choice and roll until fully coated, then return them to the baking sheet.
  • Make the ganache: In a small pot, bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat. Place the dark chocolate and butter in a medium bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Start to stir the chocolate in the center in small circles, gradually widening the circles as the mixture comes together and stirring until shiny, smooth and glossy. (If the chocolate doesn't fully melt, place the bowl over a medium pot of barely simmering water, or in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, and gently stir until smooth.) Pour the mixture into the cooled tart crust and spread into an even layer.
  • Transfer the truffles to the tart crust, packing them relatively tightly into the crust and pressing them into the ganache in a single, even layer.
  • Chill the tart for 30 minutes. When ready to serve, dip your knife in warm water before each cut and wipe it dry after. Store the finished tart at room temperature, in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap, for up to 4 days.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TART



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Categories     Chocolate     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Freeze/Chill     Chill     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For crust
28 chocolate wafers such as Nabisco Famous, finely ground in a food processor (1 1/2 cups)
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled completely
For filling
1/2 lb fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (no more than 60% cacao if marked), coarsely chopped
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Garnish: unsweetened cocoa powder for sprinkling
Special Equipment
an 8-inch (20-cm) round springform pan

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap a sheet of foil over bottom of springform pan (in case of leaks). Lightly butter side of pan.
  • Stir together ground wafers and butter in a bowl until combined, then pat mixture evenly onto bottom of pan and 1 1/2 inches up side. Bake until crust is slightly puffed, about 10 minutes, then cool completely in pan on a rack, about 15 minutes. Leave oven on.
  • Make filling while crust cools:
  • Melt chocolate and butter in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth, then remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together eggs, cream, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a bowl. Whisk chocolate mixture into egg mixture until combined well.
  • Assemble and bake tart:
  • Pour filling into cooled crust and rap pan once on counter to eliminate any air bubbles. Bake until filling 1 inch from edge is set and slightly puffed but center trembles slightly when pan is gently shaken, 20 to 25 minutes. (Center will continue to set as it cools.)
  • Cool tart completely in pan on a rack, about 2 hours. Chill, uncovered, until center is firm, about 4 hours. Remove side of pan and sprinkle with cocoa to serve.

COOKIES & CREAM TRUFFLES EASY DESSERT RECIPE BY TASTY



Cookies & Cream Truffles Easy Dessert Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chocolate sandwich cookies, cream cheese, white chocolate

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

36 chocolate sandwich cookies
8 oz cream cheese, softened
12 oz white chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • In a food processor, finely crush the cookies, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the mixture for sprinkling on top of the truffles.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and cream cheese, stirring until evenly mixed. Chill the mixture for about an hour or until it can be rolled into a ball and hold its shape.
  • Divide and roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls. Dip the truffles in the melted white chocolate and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the reserved cookie crumbs on top of the truffles before the chocolate hardens.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 40 grams

COOKIE TRUFFLES



Cookie Truffles image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups roughly crumbled sugar cookies
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread
Toppings of your choice, such as crushed pretzels, toasted and finely chopped pistachios and chocolate cookie crumbs, for rolling

Steps:

  • Mix the crumbled sugar cookies, sugar, cream cheese and chocolate-hazelnut spread in a medium bowl until completely combined. Using your hands and working quickly, shape the cookie mixture into walnut-sized balls. Roll in the toppings of your choice, then refrigerate until serving, at least 30 minutes.

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