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Chocolate Tart with Salted Caramel

A luscious Chocolate Tart with a crispy crust and a creamy filling, topped with salted caramel, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Make sure the butter is cold for a flaky texture.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
For the filling
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For the salted caramel (optional)

Method
 

Prepare the Tart Crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the egg yolk and mix until the dough comes together. If it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of cold water.
Form the Crust
  1. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Bake the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake the tart crust for 15 minutes or until firm. Let it cool completely.
Make the Chocolate Filling
  1. In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped semisweet chocolate, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix until smooth.
Fill the Tart
  1. Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled tart shell and let it set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Prepare the Salted Caramel (optional)
  1. For a quick salted caramel sauce, simply melt caramel candies in a microwave-safe bowl according to package instructions. Drizzle over the tart and sprinkle additional sea salt on top.
Chill and Serve
  1. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least one hour for a firmer slice, then slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

For substitutions, opt for a gluten-free flour blend or dairy-free chocolate options. Allow enough time for the tart to chill after baking for a clean slice.