Decadent Raspberry Brownie Tassies

These exquisite mini tarts boast four kinds of chocolate and are impossible to resist. Bake them ahead and store them in the freezer, if desired.


Decadent Raspberry Brownie Tassies

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Servings: Makes: 24 tassies
Related Categories: Chocolate Desserts, Desserts
 
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Ingredients
  •  
    Chocolate Pastry
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  • 1  ounce
    unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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  • 2  tablespoons
    butter
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  • 1/3  cup
    sugar
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  • 1/4  cup
    seedless red raspberry jam
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  • egg, beaten
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  • 1/3  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    baking powder
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    salt
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    Chocolate Ganache
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  • 24 
    fresh red raspberries
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  • 1  ounce
    white baking chocolate square (with cocoa butter), chopped
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    shortening
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the Chocolate Pastry to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 2-3/4-inch round cookie cutter, cut into 24 circles. Fit circles into 1-3/4-inch muffin cups, pressing to bottoms and up sides. Bake for 5 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, for filling: In a heavy small saucepan, combine unsweetened chocolate and butter; heat and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, jam, and egg just until combined. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Spoon a scant 1 tablespoon of the filling into each pastry-lined muffin cup.
3.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until filling is set. Cool in muffin cups on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups; cool completely.
4.
Evenly spread Chocolate Ganache over filling. Top each tassie with a fresh raspberry.
5.
In a small saucepan, combine white chocolate and shortening; heat and stir over low heat until melted. Drizzle over tarts. Let stand until white chocolate is set.
6.
Chocolate Pastry: In a medium bowl, stir together 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until mixture is crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg yolk and 2 tablespoons cold water. Gradually stir egg yolk mixture into flour mixture. Gently knead the dough just until a ball forms. If necessary, cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for 30 to 60 minutes or until dough is easy to handle.
7.
Chocolate Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup whipping cream over medium-high heat just until boiling. Remove from heat. Add 3 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces (do not stir). Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Cool for 15 minutes before using.
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Makes: 24 tassies
9.
To Bake Ahead: Prepare as directed through step 3. Layer tarts between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw tarts at room temperature, if frozen. Continue as directed in step 4.

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