Creamy Chocolate & Salted Caramel Tart

Neuza Costa

18 December, 2025

This creamy chocolate and salted caramel tart is intense, elegant, and absolutely irresistible.
The contrast between rich chocolate, deep caramel, and a subtle touch of salt creates a smooth, almost molten centre with a sophisticated flavour that impresses any table.
Simple to prepare and quick to bake, it’s perfect for special occasions, dinner parties, or whenever you want a memorable dessert.
Served warm with vanilla or whipping cream ice cream, it’s simply perfect.

Ingredients

• 300 g (10.6 oz) cooking chocolate, broken into pieces
• 180 g (6.3 oz) sugar
• 200 ml (¾ cup) whipping cream
• 1 heaped tablespoon butter
• 5 eggs
• 50 g (1.8 oz) all-purpose flour (T55)
• Parchment paper
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1
   Add the sugar to a saucepan and melt it over low heat.
   Stir occasionally until it reaches a deep caramel colour.

   Mark as done
2. 2
   Once the caramel is dark, turn off the heat and carefully add the cream.
   Add the chocolate pieces and butter.
   Stir well until the chocolate is fully melted.
   Finally, add a small pinch of salt and mix well.

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3. 3
   Transfer the chocolate mixture to a bowl and let it cool slightly.
   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well with a whisk between each addition.
   Finally, add the sifted flour and gently fold it in without beating.

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4. 4
   Line a round cake pan with parchment paper greased with butter.
   Press it well into the pan and pour in the batter.

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5. 5
   Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 15 to 20 minutes.
   Remove from the oven while the centre is still soft.

   Mark as done
6. 6
   Carefully unmould the tart and sprinkle lightly with salt.
   Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla or whipping cream ice cream.

   Mark as done

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