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Salted Caramel Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe

This elegant tart combines three delicious layers - buttery shortbread crust, rich salted caramel, and smooth chocolate ganache for a gourmet dessert.

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Updated on Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:22:56 GMT
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Let me share my absolute favorite show-stopping dessert! This salted caramel chocolate tart is like the fanciest candy bar you've ever had. Think buttery shortbread crust filled with gooey salted caramel all topped with glossy dark chocolate. It's become my go-to when I need to really wow people!

Why You'll Love This

Pure Luxury
Tastes like heaven looks like it's from a fancy bakery!
Easier Than It Looks
Take it step by step you'll be amazed how doable this is.
Make Ahead Magic
Perfect for parties can be made day before even better!

Round Up These Ingredients

For The Crust
Butter flour powdered sugar makes the perfect shortbread base.
Caramel Magic
Sugar cream butter corn syrup creates that gooey filling.
Chocolate Heaven
Good dark chocolate cream makes the smoothest glaze.
Extra Touch
Vanilla flaky sea salt takes everything up a notch.

Let's Make Magic

Start With The Crust
Mix everything in your food processor till it looks like sand. Add egg yolk cream forms perfect dough. Chill roll bake till golden.
Caramel Time
Warm cream butter salt in one pot. Cook sugar corn syrup water in another don't stir just swirl! When amber brown mix them together cook to 245°F pure magic!
Add The Glaze
Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate stir till glossy smooth. Spread over your caramel layer looks like glass!
Finishing Touch
Sprinkle with sea salt let everything set about 2 hours if you can wait that long!

Make It Perfect

Watch That Caramel
Use big pot it bubbles up! Keep swirling don't stir prevents sugar crystals.
Temperature Matters
Digital thermometer's your friend for perfect caramel every time.
Chocolate Tips
Chop chocolate fine melts better. Warm cream just right no boiling!

Tools You'll Need

The Basics
Food processor rolling pin measuring tools get organized first.
Special Items
Tart pan with removable bottom thermometer both super important!
Nice To Have
Silicone spatula offset spatula makes spreading easier.
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Serve It Right

Perfect Slices
Warm knife between cuts wipe blade clean each time.
Make It Pretty
Extra sea salt berries mint leaves dress it up!
Keep It Fresh
Stays perfect room temp 3 days if it lasts that long!

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why chill the dough?

Helps prevent shrinking while baking.

→ What temperature for caramel?

Cook to 245°F for perfect texture.

→ Can I make ahead?

Yes, keeps well refrigerated 3-4 days.

→ Why heat cream for ganache?

Hot cream melts chocolate smoothly.

→ What chocolate works best?

Semi-sweet provides ideal balance.

→ Why add corn syrup?

Prevents sugar crystallization in caramel.

→ Can I freeze this?

Not recommended, affects textures.

Salted Caramel Ganache Tart Recipe

A decadent dessert featuring layers of buttery shortbread crust, salted caramel, and chocolate ganache.

Prep Time
55 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
55 Minutes
By: Zaho

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: French

Yield: 8 Servings (1)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
02 1/3 cup powdered sugar.
03 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
04 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold.
05 1 large egg yolk.
06 2 teaspoons heavy cream.
07 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
08 1 cup heavy cream.
09 5 tablespoons unsalted butter.
10 2 teaspoons kosher salt.
11 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
12 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
13 1/4 cup light corn syrup.
14 1/4 cup water.
15 1/2 cup heavy cream.
16 4 ounces semisweet chocolate.
17 1/4 cup light corn syrup.
18 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
19 Flaky sea salt for garnish.

Instructions

Step 01

Process ingredients, chill, roll, bake.

Step 02

Cook sugar mixture to 245°F.

Step 03

Pour hot caramel into crust.

Step 04

Pour hot cream over chocolate.

Step 05

Layer ganache over cooled caramel.

Step 06

Top with flaky salt.

Notes

  1. Use candy thermometer.
  2. Let layers cool between steps.
  3. Best served room temperature.
  4. Watch caramel carefully.

Tools You'll Need

  • 9-inch tart pan.
  • Food processor.
  • Candy thermometer.
  • Double boiler.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (butter, cream).
  • Eggs.
  • Wheat (flour).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 724
  • Total Fat: 42 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 86 g
  • Protein: 5 g