Description
Indulge in these delectable Frosted Chocolate Fudge Pop Tarts, featuring a rich almond and tapioca flour crust filled with luscious bittersweet chocolate fudge and topped with a smooth chocolate frosting. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these pop tarts offer a delightful balance of fudgy sweetness and a tender, flaky pastry that’s guaranteed to wow with every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1 cup tapioca flour, plus extra for rolling
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup grass-fed butter, cold
- 2 large eggs
For the Filling
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (divided)
- 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup organic powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 3 tablespoons dairy-free milk (or milk of your choice)
- 1/4 cup melted chocolate
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and kitchen tools such as a food processor, saucepan, rolling surface, baking sheets, and utensils for sealing edges.
- Prepare the Dough: In a food processor, pulse together all dough ingredients except the eggs until thick crumbs form. Add eggs and blend until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two equal discs, wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days to develop full flavor.
- Make the Chocolate Filling: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine coconut milk and half of the chopped bittersweet chocolate, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, add remaining chocolate and butter, stir until combined, then mix in vanilla extract and salt. Refrigerate the filling for 20 minutes to thicken.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pop tarts.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a surface generously floured with tapioca flour, roll one chilled dough disc into a 9 x 12-inch rectangle about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into 9 equal rectangles approximately 3 x 4 inches each.
- Freeze the Rectangles: Place the dough rectangles on a lined baking sheet 1 to 2 inches apart and freeze while rolling out the second disc.
- Fill the Pop Tarts: Remove the rectangles from the freezer. Place about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chilled chocolate filling on the center of half of the rectangles, leaving a 1/2 inch border around edges. Top each with a second rectangle and seal edges firmly using a fork to prevent leakage during baking.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the assembled pop tarts in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until edges are set and slightly firm. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the Chocolate Frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, raw cacao powder, vanilla extract, and dairy-free milk until smooth. Fold in melted chocolate until fully incorporated and glossy.
- Frost the Cooled Pop Tarts: Generously spread or spoon the chocolate frosting over the tops of the cooled pop tarts. Allow the frosting to set at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the dough to achieve a flaky texture.
- Chilling the dough discs helps in easy rolling and better texture of the crust.
- Freezing the dough rectangles before filling prevents the dough from becoming too soft and hard to handle.
- Seal edges carefully to avoid filling leakage during baking.
- The frosting can be customized with your preferred milk for a dairy-free or traditional option.
- Pop tarts are best enjoyed within 2 days or can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- For extra flair, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the frosting for a salted chocolate twist.
