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Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 550
A decadent tart combining a rich chocolate crust, luscious salted caramel, and smooth ganache, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Pastry crust

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup ground almonds
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1-2 tbsp ice water

Caramel

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt

Chocolate ganache

  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Sea salt crystals

Instructions 

  • Mix flour, ground almonds, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Add butter, egg, vanilla, and water; knead into a disc and refrigerate.
  • Roll dough, fit into tart pan, prick, and blind bake for 15 minutes, then cool.
  • Make caramel: dissolve sugar in water over medium-high heat until amber, then add cream, butter, and salt; cook briefly and cool.
  • Pour caramel into cooled crust and refrigerate for 4-5 hours.
  • Prepare ganache: heat cream, pour over chopped chocolate, stir until smooth, then pour over caramel layer. Chill for 2-3 hours, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve.

Notes

Ensure the caramel is cooked to a deep amber for rich flavor.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: chocolate