Ingredients
3 sq. bittersweet chocolate
12 unbaked med. tart shells
3/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 egg
2 tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 sq. bittersweet chocolate melted
Directions
Chop each of three squares of chocolate into 16 pieces. Place 4
chunks into bottom of each tart shell. Whisk together brown sugar,
corn syrup, egg, butter, vanilla, vinegar, and salt. Spoon into tart
shells, filling three-quarters full. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-14
minutes, or until filling is puffed and bubbly and pastry is light
golden. Let cool on racks. Drizzle with melted chocolate.
From the MM database of Judi M. Phelps. jphelps@shell.portal.com,
juphelps@delphi.com, or jphelps@best.com
Servings: 12 tarts
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Categories: Chocolate; Dessert
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