Description
These Decadent Chocolate Salted Caramel Tarts combine buttery crusts, golden salted caramel, and silky dark chocolate ganache for an indulgent dessert experience. Each bite is rich, balanced, and irresistibly elegant.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/4 cups – forms the base of the tart crust.
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup cold, cubed – adds flakiness and rich flavor.
- Powdered Sugar: 1/4 cup – lightly sweetens the crust.
- Egg Yolk: 1 – binds the dough and gives tenderness.
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup – used for both caramel and ganache, adding silkiness.
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup – for caramelizing into golden sweetness.
- Water: 2 tablespoons – helps dissolve sugar for smooth caramelization.
- Sea Salt: 1 teaspoon – balances sweetness beautifully.
- Dark Chocolate (60–70%): 8 ounces – creates that deep, velvety ganache.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – enhances both chocolate and caramel tones.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare tart pans.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix flour, powdered sugar, and butter until crumbly, then add egg yolk and form dough.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Press dough into tart pans, prick with a fork, and chill for 15 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Bake crusts for 15–18 minutes until golden, then let cool.
- Cook to Perfection: In a saucepan, heat sugar and water until amber, then whisk in cream and salt to form caramel.
- Finishing Touches: Pour caramel into shells, chill briefly, then top with ganache made from melted chocolate, cream, and vanilla.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill until set, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve slightly chilled.
Notes
- Note: Always cool each layer before adding the next for perfect definition.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the richest flavor.
- Store in airtight containers and serve at room temperature for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg