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How to make Velvety Chocolate Caramel Tart — key cooking step

Velvety Chocolate Caramel Tart

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 120 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Velvety Chocolate Caramel Tart features a rich chocolate filling, a smooth caramel layer, and a buttery crust, making it a decadent dessert for any occasion.


Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 large egg yolk

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup heavy cream


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt.

3. Add softened butter and egg yolk, mixing until a dough forms.

4. Press the dough into a tart pan and bake for 15 minutes.

5. In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and butter; cook until melted and golden.

6. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and cream, then pour over the baked crust.

7. Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in a bowl, then pour over the caramel layer.

8. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.


Notes

Serve with whipped cream for added richness.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: chocolate, caramel, tart, dessert