Candy Bar Tarts a Different One

Indulge your sweet tooth with 'Candy Bar Tarts a Different One,' a creative spin on bite-sized desserts that combine homemade buttery tart shells, rich chocolate ganache, and gooey bits of your favorite mini candy bars. Perfect for entertaining or satisfying a late-night craving, these tarts are topped with optional crushed peanuts and flaky sea salt for a tantalizing mix of sweet and savory flavors. With just 25 minutes of prep and simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, dark chocolate, and heavy cream, this recipe is a luxurious yet approachable treat. Whether you're hosting a party or treating yourself, these candy bar tarts deliver the ultimate mini-dessert experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons Cold water
• 1.25 cups Mini candy bars (chopped)
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 4 ounces Dark chocolate (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoons Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and cold cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, form it into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Roll the chilled dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cutter to cut out circles and press them into a mini tart or muffin tin, trimming any excess dough. Prick the bottoms with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.

Step 6

Bake the tart shells in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely in the tin.

Step 7

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering (do not let it boil). Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Step 8

Place a small handful of chopped mini candy bars into each tart shell. Pour the warm chocolate ganache over the candy bars, filling each tart shell evenly.

Step 9

Allow the tarts to cool and set at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or refrigerate for quicker setting.

Step 10

Before serving, top each tart with crushed peanuts and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(908.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4150.2

Total Fat 249.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 147.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 428.3mg	0%
Sodium 878.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 427.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 215.7g
Protein 38.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 323.3mg	0%
Iron 25.4mg	0%
Potassium 1451.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.7%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 41.5%