Description
Indulge in the rich decadence of Chocolate Salted Caramel Tarts, where a velvety chocolate crust meets a smooth salted caramel filling. Each bite balances the deep flavors of dark chocolate and sweet homemade caramel, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. These tarts are perfect for any celebration or as a delightful everyday treat that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)
- ¼ tsp sea salt (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, softened butter, granulated sugar, and egg until dough forms. Press into tart pans and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine heavy cream and chopped dark chocolate; stir until melted and smooth.
- In another saucepan over medium heat, melt brown sugar with a splash of water until bubbly and amber-colored. Stir in butter and cream quickly.
- Once crusts cool slightly, fill with chocolate mixture and drizzle with warm caramel sauce.
- Chill tarts for at least two hours before serving. Top with flaky sea salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - Experiment with different types of chocolate for varied flavor profiles. - For added texture, consider topping the tarts with crushed nuts or whipped cream.