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Caramel Chocolate Tart

Amanda
A delicious chocolate tart base filled with layers of caramel and chocolate.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, British
Servings 10
Calories 376 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the pastry

  • 155 g plain flour
  • 21/2 tablespoon cocoa
  • 3 tablespoon icing sugar
  • 100 g butter
  • 1 egg beaten

For the caramel

  • 50 g butter
  • 75 ml heavy cream double
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

For the chocolate layer

  • 100 g 70% plain chocolate
  • 50 g butter
  • 2 tablespoon caster sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoon nuts chopped

Instructions
 

  • Use a food processor to combine the pastry ingredients then add the egg and sufficient cold water to make the dough come together.
  • Roll out the dough between 2 pieces of cling film and line a greased, loose bottom tin (34x10cm).
  • Prick with a fork and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Bake blind at 200 C for about 10 minutes then remove the beans and paper for another 5 minutes until the base is set.
  • Make caramel by putting ingredients (less salt) in a saucepan and stir over heat until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for 8 minutes.
  • Break the chocolate and place in a glass bowl with the butter. Microwave for 10 second bursts until melted.
  • In another bowl mix the eggs with the sugar and quickly mix the chocolate in.
  • Pour on the caramel, sprinkle with salt then pour over the chocolate and sprinkle over the nuts.
  • Bake at 190 C for 10 minutes then cool and refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 403mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 706IUCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
Keyword caramel, chocolate, tart
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