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Chocolate Caramel Tart Recipe

A buttery press-in crust layered with silky caramel and dark chocolate ganache — an indulgent yet achievable tart.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the caramel)
  • 2 tablespoons golden syrup or light corn syrup
  • 7 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (60% to 70% cocoa), chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup softened butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until a crumbly dough forms, then press it firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of your tart pan.
  3. Prick the base of the crust with a fork several times and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. To make the caramel, combine the condensed milk, 4 tablespoons of butter, and the golden syrup in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  5. Whisk constantly for about 8 to 10 minutes. The mixture will darken to a pale golden brown and thicken significantly.
  6. Pour the hot caramel over the cooled tart base, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Allow it to set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer, then pour it directly over the chocolate.
  8. Let the cream and chocolate sit for 2 minutes, then whisk gently until smooth and glossy.
  9. Pour the chocolate ganache over the set caramel layer. Tilt the tart pan slightly to ensure an even coating.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before removing the sides of the pan and slicing to serve.