Yummy Raspberry Chocolate Tartlets
Do you like just a bite of sweet? I love little desserts. Little bites of sweet goodness. It’s time today to go sweet. These Yummy Raspberry Chocolate Tartlets are the winner for a quick, easy~to~eat treat for company.
If you like an easy-to-make, easy-to-eat dessert, then these yummy raspberry chocolate tartlets are for you.
I love a small-bite dessert that can be used at buffets or cocktail parties. Your guests can have a delicious little morsel of sweetness and not feel stuffed.
Raspberry Chocolate Tartlets are a perfect little bite of dessert goodness. They would be a great sweet bite for any party, from a ladies’ Valentine’s tea to a birthday party to an after-dinner dessert tray choice.
I’ve made this sweet bite for our Kentucky Derby Parties in the spring. I knew this yummy morse of chocolate would be just the right size – one-bite – for a festive occasion during the Christmas holidays.
Sweet Little Bites: Chocolate and Raspberry Tartlets
For our Derby party, I wanted a fresh raspberry taste with the decadent, light chocolate mousse filling, but something that didn’t require a fork ~ just a pop in your mouth.
In the original recipe, I used 3-inch tart shells. For a party where the guests are standing, Mini desserts are the just right.
For holiday entertaining Chocolate Raspberry Tartlets are just as pretty and delicious.
Mini-Phyllo Shells
I love to use mini-phyllo or fillo shells, depending on the brand you buy. Several different brands are available. Some are 15~count and some are 12~count, so check when you buy.
I always try to have phyllo shells in the freezer for quick appetizers or desserts. You can find these in the refrigerator or freezer section of your gourmet grocery store ~ Central Market or Whole Foods ~ and at the regular grocery during holidays.
One of the great things about using phyllo shells in this recipe is that there is no baking ~ just assemble up to an hour before serving and place in the refrigerator. Perfect for a party.
Preparing the Chocolate Mousse
For the chocolate mousse, you’ll need heavy whipping cream, egg whites, and bittersweet chocolate.
Aren’t they cute?
Here is the complete how~to and recipe for the Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Tartlets.
Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Tartlets
Equipment
- half sheet pan
- saucepan
- mixing bowl
- spoon or rubber spatula
- 2~cup glass measuring cup
- piping bag and piping tip
Ingredients
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate cut in chunks
- 1 ¾ cup heavy cream chilled
- 3 large egg whites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 pint raspberries washed, dried, for garnish
Instructions
- Temper chocolate in a medium saucepan, stirring until melted. Turn off the heat and let stand.
- Beat heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Set aside.
- Whip egg whites with a hand mixer until soft peaks form, gradually adding in sugar.
- Using a whisk, fold the tempered chocolate into the egg whites until no streaks of chocolate are present. Once fully incorporated, fold in the whipped cream. The mousse will get lighter in color. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate until set (about 1 hour).
- Remove the individual mini~phyllo cups from the packaging and set on a baking dish.
- Add the desired size and shape of a piping tip to a piping bag. Fill 3/4 full with chocolate mousse.
- Pipe the desired amount of chocolate mousse into mini~phyllo cups. Add 1 raspberry to top of the mousse.
- Place in refrigerator until ready to serve. Don't let sit in the refrigerator for more than an hour.
Serve them on a pretty platter with a spatula. For a special party ~ aren’t all parties special? ~ I like to use a silver tray and a silver spatula. Let your guests serve themselves. I suggest making at least two per person.
Need more Kentucky Derby recipes? These are winners!
What more Christmas desserts?
- 3 Delicious Christmas Desserts from One Fudgy Brownie
- Cinnamon Roll Christmas Cookies
- 12 Best Christmas Cookies for the Holidays
Enjoy this sweet treat. Don’t forget to PIN it.
Carol, This size looks perfect for the times you just want finger food.
You are so right. Just a little sweet bite.
Carol these were also a hit in my mouth on Thursday. Thank you for a fantastic day and for linking up to Thoughts of Home on Thursday. You make our gathering a happier place.
Laura, It was my pleasure. It was such fun to share my passion for cooking with my sweet Texas blogger sisters. I always love sharing our home.
They were so delicious! I can’t get over the wonderful taste of the rose water. That was new to me but so yummy. I’m definitely going to make this myself.
Stacey, we should use rose water more often for its lovely floral scent and flavor. I hope you do make the tartlets.