Chocolate tarts filled with chocolate mint ganache and topped with mint glaze
What’s the most basic cooking skill? Boiling water?
Well, if it is, it’s something I have trouble doing. Yes, I can put water in a pot, set it on the stove and turn it to high. But it’s the subjective decision of when the water exactly hits 212 degrees. (I’m crazy enough to get a thermometer and find the precise time when it hits boiling.)
I mean is it when it just starts bubbling up, or a rapid boil, or somewhere in between?
This is most likely why, for the longest time, I couldn’t cook rice. I would either open the pot and find burnt rice or watery undercooked rice. Still to this day, I over boil it and have water spew all over the stove.
Pie making has a similar history. But luckily there are always pop tarts π
I wanted to make a traditional round pie for Pi Day this year, but things didn’t go as planned (check this out.) So, I tried again, intent on making a combo Pi and St. Patrick’s treat. These tarts were the perfect option. I used Creme de Menthe for mint flavoring, but I’d love to try again with mint extract for a more intense flavor.
Ingredients
- Ice water
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 4 ounces 60% dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp margarine, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Creme de Menthe
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp boiling water
- 1 tsp Creme de Menthe
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl with ice and cover with water. Allow water to chill.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar and salt.
- Cut margarine/shortening in tbsp chunks. Place in dry mixture. Use fingers to combine flour and fats. Large chunks are ok, but try to incorporate as best as possible.
- Once clumps form, add 1/3 cup ice water. Mix and add additional tablespoons of water until dough forms. Divide dough in half, form into balls, wrap in plastic wrap, and flatten into discs. Allow to chill at least one hour, preferably overnight.
- Place chopped chocolate and margarine in a metal bowl.
- Over low heat, combine coconut milk, sugar and creme de menthe, until sugar dissolves. Allow mixture to reach low simmer. Once simmering, pour over chocolate and margarine. Allow to melt, about 5 minutes. Then stir until completely melted. Place in refrigerator, until set, about 1 hour. When ready to assemble tarts, bring filling out and allow to come to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll one pie crust into a 9 x 12 inch rectangle. Trim excess. Cut into eight equal rectangles. Spoon filling in center of one rectangle and top with another rectangle. Use a fork to crimp the edges and poke holes in the top. Repeat with second crust, until all dough is used. Can also make mini round pies, if desired.
- Reduce oven to 425 degrees. Bake tarts for 12 minutes. Either allow tarts to completely cool before icing or proceed with glaze while still hot.
- In small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until smooth. Spread over pop tarts.
Note: Pop tarts can be reheated in a 300 degree oven. Heat 5-10 minutes or until tarts are warm.
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Oh this looks so good, Megan! Chocolate and mint is one of my favorite combos, so I can only imagine how delicious these pop tarts must be!
It’s one of my favorite combos, too! They were pretty delicious – thank you π
These are so fun…and definitely something my kids would love!
Thanks Kathy!
Something I have always wanted to try making!!! One day I’ll try!
When you make them chocolate mint….I need to try SOON!
You have to try them, Rebecca! They are so delicious π
Megan, I am right there with you and the boiling water troubles… I’ve had my fair share of kitchen mishaps too. It’s only natural, since we both spend so much time there. Haha. Meanwhile, I love that you made a different recipe out of what you originally planned. Sometimes that makes for the best recipes, doesn’t it? These chocolate mint pop tarts are adorable. π Happy Pi Day! Pinning. π
I agree, Demeter. Thanks so much π
Oh Megan, you always steal my heart! These are pretty and divine
aww, you’re too sweet, Rahul π
These pop tarts are so pretty!! And they sound absolutely scrumptious. I think they are perfect for Pi day!
Thanks so much, Michele π
These are brilliant. I would not blame the actual Pop-Tart people if they stole this idea from you. The icing in the middle is incredible!
ha ha! Thanks Mir π
Oh my gosh – I’ve been staring at the picture of the mint being poured onto the pop tart and my heart is beating faster. Pretty sure this is Pop Tart Perfection!
ha ha! Thanks so much, Kate π
I am definitely pinning this one so I can make these when my son Casey comes home from college! He is going to LOVE them! Chocolate mint is his favorite combo! Thanks for sharing Megan.
Mine too, Mary Ann! Do let me know if you get a chance to try them π
I agree! These tarts are a perfect option! Love the colors and the flavor combination! I could munch on these all day!
Oh, I could, too π Thanks Annie!
Oh my goodness these pop tarts are just too cool! And that green icing … it’s so pretty against the chocolate! So much better than the store-bought ones I always ate as a kid!!
Thanks so much, Ashley π
Love chocolate ! These pop tarts look gorgeous!
Me too – thanks Mira π
I’m also horrible at making rice! It’s either gummy or undercooked every time! Love these pop tarts and mint chocolate everything!
glad I’m not the only one with rice problems! Thanks Liz!
Chocolate mint pop tarts. Seriously. I’m obsessed. All of my favorite things in one!! π
Mine too! Thanks Jennifer π
Mint and chocolate are one of my favorite combinations, and I love that you made a pop tart out of these flavors! These are so much fun!
Thanks Marcie!
Megan – My stomach is growling at these pictures. I’m a chocolate mint fanatic. I haven’t had pop tarts in years, but homemade ones (especially this flavor) might just happen this weekend. π
ha ha, Erin! You should definitely make these. If you do, please let me know how they turn out π
Omg, how pretty are these poptarts!?!? My husband would go crazy over these because mint chocolate is his favs! Love that pour shot, girlfriend! The’s are perfect and I might have to surprise Boy with these for today, I mean who wouldn’t want mint chocolate pop tarts on St Pattys day?! Cheers!
You should, Cheyanne! Thank you π
Perfect for St Patties day,chocolate and mint go tougher so well ,can’ t wait to try the recipe
I agree π Thanks John!
These chocolate mint pop tarts are awesome Megan.
Mmmmm….I am loving it… π
Thanks so much, Puja π
These pop tarts are the perfect ones for me! I LOVE mint and chocolate!
Me too! Thanks Marsha π
Can you believe that I’ve never made pop tarts???? My kids love the mint-chocolate combo, so I’ll keep this recipe in mind for when I take the plunge π
You have to make them, Liz! I’m sure your kids would love this flavor combo π
Hahaha! I’ve totally had the same issues with cooking rice. I now have a pot that comes with a lid with a tiny hole in it to let the steam escape….it helps alot! Love the flavour of these pop tarts and especially that bright green icing!
I have one of those, too, but I feel like the texture is sorta different when I cook with it. Thanks π
Hahaha, your poor mint pie soup!! It’s ok, it happens! And I love that you made lemonade out of lemons! These look so tasty and I love how festive they are!
Thanks Lynn! The soup was still delicious π
These mini chocolate pop tarts looks so cute! And yes I too somehow always manage to screw up rice and have it spewing all over the stove, or undercooked or overcooked! Happy to be hosting this giveaway with you!
Thanks Vicky! Glad I’m not the only one π