Make These Chocolate Tarts in the Kitchen with Kids

These mini chocolate tarts make for the perfect afternoon baking project. Use the microwave to easily melt chocolate and coconut milk into a simple ganache filling. Top it off with a ripe raspberry or switch up fruit for variety. You and your guests will love eating them, too, whatever the age.

Mini Vegan Chocolate Tarts

Makes 15 tarts

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Chocolate tarts on a plate with various fruit on top as a garnish.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (2-ounce) package frozen phyllo shells (15 shells)
  • 6 tablespoons vegan dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • Mixed fruit for garnish

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Arrange phyllo cups on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, place chocolate chips and coconut milk in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium for 1 minute 15 seconds. Add salt and stir until smooth.
  4. Fill each phyllo cup with the chocolate mixture and garnish with fruit, if desired. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Make-ahead tip: Refrigerate, ungarnished, for up to three days; add fruit just before serving.

chocolate tarts with raspberry and mint leaf.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 52 Calories, Total Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Fiber: 1 g, Total Sugars: 2 g, Added Sugars: 2 g, Sodium: 20 mg, Potassium: 52 mg.

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