seriously?!?! candy on a cookie crust! a lady in my
neighborhood brought me one of these & i was totally
obsessed! i love the richness, but that it's not overly sweet. i love the salt on it & the contrast of smooth
ganache, chewy caramel & crumbly crust. i think that it truly is the perfect valentine dessert! & it really is simple... i promise!
{ salted chocolate & caramel tart}
Crust~
1 bag chocolate teddy grahams, blend to crumbs
(will be about 2 1/2 cups crumbs)
3/4 cup butter, melted
combine in a small bowl. mix until all cookie crumbs are moistened with butter. press into standard tart pan. bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until crust looks dry.
set aside to cool.
Caramel filling~
i just use my standard caramel recipe, but only cook to 230 degrees. if you don't have it...
here it is.
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
In a heavy sauce pan mix milk, sugar, butter, corn syrup & salt. Stir continually over medium heat until reaches bottom of firm ball stage- 230 degrees on candy thermometer. This will take a little while. Be patient!!!
remove from heat & add vanilla. pour onto cooled crust. about 2/3-3/4 full. set aside.
** this recipe makes enough for 2 tarts. or you can pour the rest on to waxed paper & cut into squares & eat:)
{semi-sweet chocolate ganache}
6 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp butter
in a small sauce pan, over medium heat, cook chocolate & cream until smooth & melted. remove from heat. add butter & stir. pour over caramel layer.
chill in fridge at least 45 minutes before cutting. top with kosher salt before serving.
**salt to taste. i like a little more than you might think- not too much though.
i promise though! the salt really makes it so much better!
happy V-day! hope your lovies like this one, i know all mine do!
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