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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    No-Bake Terry's Chocolate Orange Tarts

    Published: Jun 21, 2021 · Modified: Dec 8, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    Rich and indulgent Terry's chocolate orange tarts made with a simple no-bake biscuit crust and chocolate orange ganache filling!

    These easy chocolate orange tartlets are the ultimate luxury dessert, and best of all they only take 10 minutes to make (+ chilling time)! Perfect for the festive season...or any time of year for that matter. You might also like my chocolate honeycomb torte!

    No bake chocolate orange tarts on a serving platter.

    Chocolate orange is my absolute favourite flavour combination and these cute no-bake tartlets are my new favourite dessert, mainly because they are so easy and quick to make!

    Decadent (don't look at the calories!), delicious, and from a practical point of view, can be made ahead of time, making them the ideal dessert for Christmas!

    👩‍🍳 Love chocolate orange as much as I do? Why not give my chocolate orange tiffin or chocolate orange brownies a try?

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make individual no-bake chocolate orange tarts
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • No-Bake Chocolate Orange Tarts
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Quick and easy to make.
    • Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
    • Decadent and rich.
    • No-bake biscuit crust and a no-bake ganache filling.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients for no -bake chocolate orange tarts.
    • Dark Chocolate Digestive Biscuits - use a food processor to blitz the biscuits to fine crumbs.
    • Butter - melted and used to bind the biscuit base together.
    • Orange - zest of 1 large orange to add an extra orangy hit.
    • Dark Chocolate - for the chocolate orange ganache. Use dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids.
    • Chocolate Orange - 1 157g Terry's chocolate orange. I used milk chocolate but you could use a dark chocolate orange if you prefer.
    • Double Cream
    • Chocolate Orange Minis - to decorate the no-bake tartlets.

    🔪 How to make individual no-bake chocolate orange tarts

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    1. Place the crushed biscuits in a bowl and pour on the melted butter and grated orange zest. Mix to combine.
    2. Divide the biscuit crumb base between 4 mini tart tins (8-10 cm diameter) and use the back of a spoon to press the mixture in firmly, making sure the crumb base extends up the sides of the tins. Place in the fridge to set for an hour (or in the freezer for 30 minutes).
    3. Chop the chocolate orange and dark chocolate up into small pieces and place in a large heat-proof bowl.
    4. In a small pan bring the double cream to a simmer (it's important that you don't let it boil) then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Leave for 3 minutes (do not stir yet!).
    5. Using a metal spoon, slowly stir the cream and chocolate together until it is all incorporated. Leave to firm up a little (15-20 minutes in the fridge should do the trick).
    6. Release the tart bases from their tins and place on a serving plate. Divide the ganache between the tarts (the ganache should be firm enough to use a spoon for this), decorate with a chocolate orange mini segment, and place back in the fridge to set for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
    Step by step photo instructions for making the chocolate orange tarts.

    💭 Top tips

    • When heating the cream for the chocolate orange ganache, make sure you don't let it boil. Bring it to a bare simmer on the hob and pour immediately onto the chopped chocolate.
    • Don't stir the cream and chocolate together straight away. Leave it for 3 minutes, then use a metal spoon to slowly bring the ganache together.
    • Speed up the setting of the biscuit base by placing the tart tins in your freezer for 30 minutes, rather than in your fridge.
    • If you don't have mini tart tins, use large cookie cutters to press your biscuit base into. Make sure you press some of the biscuit crumbs up the sides, otherwise the ganache will leak out.
    • You may have some leftover chocolate orange ganache, depending on how deep your tart tins are. You can make some easy chocolate orange pots with any leftovers by simply pouring the remaining mixture into small glass ramekins or shot glasses. Chill in the fridge prior to serving.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the chocolate orange tarts straight from the fridge, with a dollop of clotted cream, whipped double cream, or ice cream!

    If fridge space is lacking, they will be ok in a cold garage or shed for up to 24 hours.

    📖 Variations

    • Decorate the individual chocolate orange tarts with piped whipped cream for a more decadent-looking dessert.
    • Sprinkle with gold and silver sprinkles for a festive sparkle.
    • Use a different biscuit for the biscuit crumb base. Oreos would work well.
    Chocolate orange tartlet.

    🥡 Storage

    Store: The chocolate orange ganache tarts can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Store in the fridge (or cool garage/shed) until needed.

    Freeze: The tarts can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost for at least 3 hours before serving.

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    No-Bake Chocolate Orange Tarts

    Rich and indulgent no-bake Terry's chocolate orange tarts with a simple no-bake biscuit crust and chocolate orange ganache filling!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Keyword chocolate orange tartlets, chocolate orange tarts, no-bake chocolate orange tarts
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Chilling Time 2 hours
    Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 930kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • 4 Individual Tart Tins (8-10cm)
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Saucepan
    • Chopping Board
    • Knife

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 80 g Butter melted
    • 300 g Dark Chocolate Digestives crushed in a food processor
    • 1 Orange Zest only
    • 157 g Chocolate Orange 1 regular milk chocolate chocolate orange, chopped
    • 43 g Dark Chocolate chopped into small pieces
    • 200 ml Double Cream
    • 4 Chocolate Orange Minis for decoration

    Instructions

    • Put the crushed biscuits in a bowl and pour on the melted butter and orange zest. Mix to combine.
    • Press the biscuit crumb base into the mini tart tins (making sure the biscuit extends up the sides to create a hollow for the ganache filling). Place in the fridge for 1 hour to chill (or 30 minutes in the freezer).
    • Place the chopped chocolate orange and dark chocolate into a heatproof bowl.
    • Put the double cream into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer (do not let it boil!), then quickly pour the cream onto the chopped chocolate. Leave for 3 minutes.
    • Use a metal spoon to gently and slowly stir the ganache together. Leave the ganache to firm up a bit before assembling the tarts (15-20 minutes in the fridge should be enough to make the ganache easier to spoon into the tarts).
    • Take the tart tins out of the fridge or freezer and unmould then onto a serving plate.
    • Spoon in the chocolate ganache and decorate with a chocolate orange mini segment.
    • Chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight) before serving.

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    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • When heating the cream for the chocolate orange ganache, make sure you don't let it boil. Bring it to a bare simmer on the hob and pour immediately onto the chopped chocolate.
    • Don't stir the cream and chocolate together straight away. Leave it for 3 minutes, then use a metal spoon to slowly bring the ganache together.
    • Speed up the setting of the biscuit base by placing the tart tins in your freezer for 30 minutes, rather than in your fridge.
    • If you don't have mini tart tins, use large cookie cutters to press your biscuit base into. Make sure you press some of the biscuit crumbs up the sides, otherwise the ganache will leak out.
    • You may have some leftover chocolate orange ganache, depending on how deep your tart tins are. You can make some easy chocolate orange pots with any leftovers by simply pouring the remaining mixture into small glass ramekins or shot glasses. Chill in the fridge prior to serving.
     
    Variations:
    • Decorate the individual chocolate orange tarts with piped whipped cream for a more decadent-looking dessert.
    • Sprinkle with gold and silver sprinkles for a festive sparkle.
    • Use a different biscuit for the biscuit crumb base. Oreo's would work well.
     
    Storage:
    The chocolate orange ganache tarts can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Store in the fridge (or cool garage/shed) until needed.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    No-Bake Chocolate Orange Tarts
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    930
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    63
    g
    97
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    33
    g
    206
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    17
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    69
    mg
    23
    %
    Sodium
     
    255
    mg
    11
    %
    Potassium
     
    459
    mg
    13
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    89
    g
    30
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    57
    g
    63
    %
    Protein
     
    12
    g
    24
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    835
    IU
    17
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    18
    mg
    22
    %
    Calcium
     
    131
    mg
    13
    %
    Iron
     
    6
    mg
    33
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Nathan

      June 21, 2021 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      These tarts are so adorable, and chocolate and orange is one of my favorite flavor combos! Will definitely have to give these a try!

      Reply
    2. Jessie

      June 21, 2021 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      These were so amazing and I love that they can be frozen.

      Reply
    3. Jacqueline Meldrum

      June 21, 2021 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my yes please Beth! They look amazing. Drooling here!

      Reply
    4. Anjali

      June 21, 2021 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      Love that this is a no bake dessert!! It was super easy to make and was totally delicious!

      Reply
    5. Sara Welch

      June 21, 2021 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      I love the combination of orange with chocolate; excited to give these a try! Looks too good to pass up, indeed!

      Reply

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