Mini Espresso Almond Tarts with Dark Chocolate Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

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Bite-sized almond tarts infused with rich espresso and finished with a bittersweet dark chocolate drizzle. This European-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, ground almonds, unsalted butter, chilled and cubed into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 12 European cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
6 tbsp unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp instant espresso powder
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 tbsp whole milk
1/3 cup dark chocolate, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup mini muffin pan with 1 tbsp softened butter.
Step 2: In a food processor, pulse 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup ground almonds, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 6 tbsp chilled cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3: Add 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp instant espresso powder, 1/2 tsp almond extract, and 2 tbsp whole milk; pulse just until dough starts to come together.
Step 4: Press about 1 tbsp of dough into each mini muffin cup, making a small well in the center.
Step 5: Bake the tart shells for 15 minutes until edges are light golden; remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Step 6: Meanwhile, melt 1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Step 7: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled mini tarts using a spoon or piping bag, then chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes until the chocolate sets.