Indulgent Treat: Double Chocolate Pop-Tarts Baked to Perfection
Hey there! Let's whip up some Double Chocolate Pop Tarts together! Here's a tasty homemade version for your cooking delight.
First off, we've got our luscious Pop Tart Dough. Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, a half teaspoon of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of confectioners' sugar. If you'd like to double down on the chocolate, toss in a tablespoon of cocoa powder!
Next, cut half a cup of cold butter into small pieces and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Finally, gradually add in ¼ cup of ice water while stirring with a fork until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
While you're waiting, prepare the creamy Chocolate Filling. In a saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup of dark chocolate chips (60% cocoa or higher). Once melted, remove from heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Allow the filling to cool slightly.
Once chilled, divide the dough into two halves, and roll out one on a lightly floured surface until it's about ⅛ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out your Pop Tart shapes.
Spoon a tablespoon of the chocolate filling onto the center of each dough shape, then cover with another layer of dough and crimp the edges using a fork. Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the Pop Tarts for 20-25 minutes, or until they're lightly golden.
Let the Pop Tarts cool slightly, and then dust with powdered sugar for an added treat! Enjoy your homemade Double Chocolate Pop Tarts!
Total time: 1 hr 20 mins, not including dough chilling time.Yield: 6 delicious Pop Tarts.Difficulty: Medium. Happy baking!
Use a spatula to transfer the chilled, rolled dough to a baking sheet. Follow the instructions to cut out Pop Tart shapes and fill them with the cooled chocolate filling. After baking, ensure the tart shells are cool enough before dusting each with nutrition-rich confectioners' sugar. It's sure to be a delightful affair as you savor these homemade Double Chocolate Pop Tarts!
