Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart. A buttery cocoa crust filled with silky caramel and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt crystals.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sweet Pastry:
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) flour
- 1/4 cup (30g) ground almonds
- 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 stick (110 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1–2 tbsp ice water
For the Caramel:
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup (120 g) heavy cream
- 5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 cup (120 g) heavy cream
- 4 oz (120g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- Sea salt crystals, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet pastry. In a large bowl, mix flour with ground almonds, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Incorporate butter. Add egg and vanilla extract, then mix in. Add water gradually and incorporate into the dough. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough. Roll to fit tart pan, chill, then bake.
- Prepare the caramel. Cook sugar and water to caramel, add cream, butter, and salt. Pour over crust and refrigerate.
- Make the chocolate ganache. Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir until smooth. Pour over caramel layer and refrigerate.
- Serve. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother caramel, you can strain it before pouring over the crust.
- Make sure to cool the caramel slightly before pouring it over the crust to avoid a soggy base.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt according to your preference for saltiness.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart, Dessert Recipe, Tart Recipe
