A dark chocolate and salted caramel tart is truly a decadent dessert! The combination of rich, dark chocolate with the sweet and salty caramel is absolutely irresistible. Here’s a breakdown of what typically goes into making one, and some key points:
Key Components:
Pastry Crust:
Often a shortcrust pastry, sometimes with cocoa powder added for an extra chocolatey base.
“Blind baking” is essential to ensure a crisp crust.
Salted Caramel Filling:
Made by melting sugar to create caramel, then adding butter, cream, and a generous pinch of sea salt.
Achieving the perfect caramel consistency is crucial.
Dark Chocolate Ganache:
A smooth and glossy mixture of dark chocolate and warm cream.
The quality of the dark chocolate greatly impacts the final flavor.
Sea Salt Flakes:
Sprinkled on top for that final touch of saltiness and visual appeal.
General Recipe Overview:
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