There is nothing quite as perfect as the contrast between sweet and salty in a dessert. This dessert layers buttery homemade caramel in a chocolate almond crust with a a bittersweet ganache drizzled over the top. The sparse sprinkling of sea salt adds that extra special touch that keeps you coming back for more. Salted chocolate caramel tart with be this season's go-to treat.
Salted Chocolate Caramel Tart
Makes about 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
For the Almond Chocolate Sweet Pastry:
1 1/4 cups (160g) flour
1/4 cup (30g) ground almonds
1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 stick (110 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small (1/2-inch) cubes
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg 1-2 tbsp ice water
For the Caramel:
1 1/2 cups (300 g) sugar
1/2 cup (100g) water
1/2 cup (120 g) heavy cream
5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1/2 cup (120 g) heavy cream
4 oz (120g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Garnish:
sea salt crystals
For full recipe instructions, watch the video below:
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