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Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart

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The Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart is a decadent dessert featuring a buttery chocolate crust, a smooth and gooey salted caramel layer, and a rich chocolate ganache topping—ideal for special occasions or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 6 tbsp (90g) unsalted butter (for caramel)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (for caramel)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus extra for topping)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt for the crust.
  2. Cut in the butter until crumbly, then add cold water and mix to form a dough.
  3. Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan evenly along the bottom and sides. Prick the base with a fork.
  4. Bake for 15–18 minutes, then let cool completely.
  5. For the caramel, heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted and amber-colored.
  6. Add butter and stir until combined. Slowly add cream and stir until smooth. Stir in sea salt.
  7. Pour caramel into the cooled crust and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until set.
  8. For ganache, heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate and let sit 1 minute. Stir until smooth.
  9. Pour ganache over the caramel layer and smooth the top.
  10. Chill tart for at least 1 hour until fully set. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.

Notes

  • Use a tart pan with a removable bottom for easier serving.
  • Be careful when making caramel—it’s very hot and can burn quickly.
  • For a deeper flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
  • Tart can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.

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Keywords: salted caramel tart, chocolate ganache tart, caramel dessert, French tart, chocolate caramel tart

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