Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Tart

Servings: One 13.5" by 4" rectangular tart

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 8 tablespoons Butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200 grams) Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) Water
  • 2 tablespoons (40 grams) Light corn syrup
  • 4 tablespoons (58 grams) Unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) Heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoons (16 grams) Creme fraiche or sour cream
  • 1 tsp Flaky Sea Salt
  • 1/2 cup (240 grams) Heavy Cream
  • 3.5 ounces (100 grams) Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Baking Bar, finely chopped
  • Pinch or two Flaky Sea Salt

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tart pan on a parchment lined baking sheet and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients. Mix thoroughly, then press mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of a 13.5" by 4" rectangular tart pan, using a measuring cup with a flat bottom to help flatten and compact the crust. Rest in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Bake crust for 10-13 minutes, remove from oven and place on cooling rack, allow to cool completely.
  • To make the caramel filling, in a large saucepan with a light-colored interior, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup, then turn heat to medium-high.
  • Cook undisturbed (avoid stirring) until the sugar takes on an amber or pale copper color, about 10 minutes. If browning and cooking appears uneven, give pan a slight tilt or swirl.
  • Remove pan from heat and carefully whisk in butter until melted, it will steam and boil up, so be careful. Add the heavy cream, creme fraiche or sour cream and a couple pinches of salt, stir until smooth.
  • Pour caramel into prepared crust and smooth into an even layer. Let caramel set in the fridge until cool and firm, about an hour.
  • Prepare chocolate ganache by placing chopped chocolate (or chocolate chips) in a heatproof bowl and bringing cream to a simmer in a clean saucepan. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let sit undisturbed for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Pour ganache over cooled caramel layer, spreading evenly with a spatula or butter knife. Let set in the fridge, another hour, or until firm to the touch.
  • When serving, unmold tart from pan, sprinkle the top of the tart with flaky sea salt. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to cut, slices can become messy within a few minutes, so try to plate slices quickly.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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