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Home » Desserts » Chocolate Walnut Tart

Published: Feb 14, 2019 · Modified: Jan 23, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Chocolate Walnut Tart

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Mini tart on a white plate with a small wedge cut out of the tart.

Mini chocolate walnut tarts make an individual sweet treat. This decadent dessert has a rich chocolate filling topped with walnuts on a flaky crust. 

A mini chocolate tart with walnuts on a white plate with a wedge cut from the tart.

Hello chocolate! These chocolate walnut tarts are just what you need when you want a special dessert or treat. I made these chocolate tarts mini sized. 

I think it's always fun to have your very own dessert. 

White bowls filled with walnuts, chocolate chips and butter along with eggs and vanilla.

Winter finally made a huge appearance here these past couple of weeks. Up until then, it had been pretty mild. We had 40 degree days in January and just a small amount of snow. Then last week we were hit with a cold blast and had temps below zero.

This week the snow came and just didn't stop. We ended up with more than two feet of snow in just a couple of days! The good news is we also had two days of no school! You gotta love a good snow day.

What do you do when you get two extra days off? Well, there was a lot of shoveling and more shoveling and then we had to get in some sledding. I also had lots of time for baking! These tarts were one of the items I baked.

Making these tarts is a two step process. First you make the crust and then you make the filling. Then everything is baked altogether.

You do need mini tart pans to make this sweet treat. These pans have a removable bottom that makes removing the tarts from the pan a breeze. 

Pastry crusts in mini tart pans on a baking sheet.
Table of Contents
How do you make the pastry crust?
Melt the chocolate
To toast the walnuts
What if I don't have any walnuts?
Making the chocolate mixture
More delicious desserts
Chocolate Walnut Tart

How do you make the pastry crust?

  • I find it easiest to use a food processor. 
  • Place all ingredients except water in food processor and blend
  • Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, blending between each time
  • When dough comes together, remove from food processor and form into a ball
  • If dough is too sticky, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes
  • Divide dough into 6 equal pieces
  • Place each piece inside the mini tart pans and flatten dough down with your fingers
  • Continue flattening dough up the sides of the pan
  • Run a butter knife over the top of the pan to remove excess dough
  • Place tart pans on a baking sheet
  • Do not pre-bake crust
Tart crusts filled with a chocolate walnut filling.

Melt the chocolate

There are two great methods to melt chocolate. The first in using a double boiler and the second is in the microwave.  I usually use a microwave because I find it's easier. 

  • To microwave place chocolate in a microwave proof bowl. 
  • Microwave for 30 seconds at a time and then stir.
  • Return to microwave for another 30 seconds.
  • Continue until chocolate is nearly melted.
  • Remove and stir until chocolate is fully melted.

To toast the walnuts

  • Place walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Place in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • Halfway through cooking time, give walnuts a gentle stir.

What if I don't have any walnuts?

Not a problem! You can substitute just about any nut. Pecans, hazelnuts or cashews would be great in this chocolate dessert too! Just use an equal amount called for in the recipe and toast nuts before using. 

 A mini chocolate tart with a slice missing.

Making the chocolate mixture

  • Combine eggs, butter, sugar, salt and vanilla together. 
  • Add chopped walnuts and melted chocolate 
  • Mix until combined
Chocolate Walnut Tarts cooling on a baking sheet.

I made these in mini size so each person can have their own, but don't be afraid to share your chocolate walnut tart with that special someone! 

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  • Pumpkin Pie Bars

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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A mini chocolate tart with walnuts on a white plate with a wedge cut from the tart.

Chocolate Walnut Tart

Kathy
Mini tart filled with chocolate and walnuts
5 from 15 votes
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 tarts
Calories 553 kcal

Equipment

  • Mini Tart Pan
  • Food Processor
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  • Cookie Sheet
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Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 ¼ cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons butter (cut into small pieces)
  • 3-4 tablespoons water

Filling

  • 1 ¼ cups walnuts (chopped)
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

Crust

  • In a food processor add flour, sugar, salt and butter. Mix until combined.
    1 ¼ cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, 8 tablespoons butter
  • Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing for 15 seconds between each addition. 
    3-4 tablespoons water
  • Continue adding water until dough forms a ball. You might not add all 4 tablespoons of water.
  • Remove dough from food processor bowl and form a ball. Divide into 6 equal pieces. Place one piece in each mini tart pan.
  • Using your fingers, press dough evenly down over bottom and sides. Once all areas are covered, use a butter knife across the top of the pan to remove all excess dough. Set each tart pan on a baking sheet.

Filling

  • Place walnuts on a baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Stir walnuts lightly halfway through baking time. Remove from oven and let cool.
    1 ¼ cups walnuts
  • Place chocolate in a microwave proof bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring each time, until chocolate is almost completely melted. Remove bowl from microwave and continue stirring until completely melted. Set aside and let cool slightly. 
    ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • In a bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Stir in cooled walnuts. 
    1 tablespoon butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • Stir in slightly cooled chocolate. 
  • Pour mixture into prepared tart shells. 
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Allow tarts to fully cool on a baking rack before removing from pans. 

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Notes

You may also use pecans or hazelnuts in place of the walnuts.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 553kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 8gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 262mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 565IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3.1mg
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Comments

  1. Maggy says

    January 23, 2021 at 1:29 pm

    Can you bake this like a regular size pie?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 23, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      Hi Maggy,
      You could make this as a regular sized tart instead of the mini tarts. The cooking time will increase. I haven't made a full sized one before, but I would estimate he cooking time to be between 30-40 minutes.
      Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
      • Haley says

        February 15, 2021 at 7:43 pm

        A single recipe or double for a full size tart pan?

      • Kathy says

        February 15, 2021 at 9:06 pm

        Hi Haley,
        It will depend on your tart pan. I would recommend a single batch.
        Kathy

  2. Saoirse Dowd says

    October 10, 2020 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    I just made these and they are delicious!! thanks for the great recipe!!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 10, 2020 at 10:20 am

      You're welcome! Thanks for letting me know how much you loved them! 🙂

      Reply
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