Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Salted Caramel Tarts, where buttery crusts hold rich caramel fillings topped with luscious ganache and a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfect for any sweet craving or special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
For the caramel:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for garnish
For the ganache:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the crust: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and pulse. Mix in water until dough forms. Press into tart pans and bake.
- Make the caramel: Heat sugar in a saucepan until amber. Stir in butter, then cream and salt. Cool slightly and pour into tart shells. Chill.
- Prepare the ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, let sit, then stir until smooth. Pour over caramel layer. Chill until set.
- Serve: Sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
- These tarts can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- For added depth, use dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
