Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Tart Recipe
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Tart that combines a buttery crust, rich caramel filling, and a chocolate chip topping with a sprinkle of sea salt for the perfect blend of sweet and salty.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American, French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons ice water
For the caramel filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the chocolate chip topping:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the crust: Combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and ice water, mixing until dough comes together. Press into a 9-inch tart pan. Chill for 15 minutes, then bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Make the caramel filling: Heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and amber-colored. Stir in butter until combined, then slowly whisk in heavy cream. Add sea salt and let cool slightly before pouring into cooled crust. Chill until set.
- Prepare the chocolate chip topping: Heat heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add butter and stir to combine. Pour over the caramel layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Serve: Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- You can make the crust with crushed chocolate cookies for a no-bake version.
- Keep refrigerated until serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~420
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
