This no-bake Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart is rich, decadent and ridiculously easy to make! The sweet caramel cuts through the chocolate creating one heavenly dessert!
Happy Thursday! How has your week been going?
I’ve actually been finding it relatively easy to get back into the swing of work. Sunday evening I had that normal “Bleurgh” feeling as I didn’t want to get up early the next day, but I’ve had a super productive week and I’m feeling positive and full of ideas for this year!
Now, I know January’s are typically meant to be healthy as we all go overboard at Christmas, but I just had to share this rich, decadent Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart.
It’s a no bake dessert that is sure to go down a storm at any gathering. I pulled this one out of the bag for New Year’s Eve and it was the perfect compliment to the amazing meal Mr Annie’s Noms cooked us all.
It’s no joke when I say Mr AN has ruined Chinese take out for me and my whole family. I used to think takeout was amazing, but since meeting my fiancé and having freshly cooked dishes, I now can’t eat takeout at all. His is far superior! OMG.
Just give me a huge bowl of lemon chicken and I’ll be happy, OK-thanks-bye.
Anyway. obviously I needed to make sure dessert complimented dinner, so I decided to make the easiest chocolate tart you’ll ever make.
I used chocolate Bourbon biscuits for the base, a can of Carnation caramel with some salt added for the middle layer. Then I made a ganache and sprinkled the finished tart with crisp flakes of sea salt… 😀
I have got to tell you about my dumb 5 minutes before we go any further though. I spent agessssss making and perfecting my ganache so it would be perfectly smooth and glossy.
I poured it onto the caramel, tapped it on the work top a few times and left it. The ganache was the perfect consistency to just ooze over the caramel and make itself level…
Then I went momentarily crazy and placed a piece of FREAKING CLING FILM ON TOP OF MY SMOOTH GANACHE !!!
Holy hell I was mad at myself. It stuck immediately and I was swearing profusely and shouting that I was an idiot. I mean if I wanted my tart to look like it had a Zebra pattern on, it would have been great, but I didn’t.
You know what would have been great at that moment? A button we could press to rewind the last 5 minutes. Please someone invent that.
Anyway, since that hasn’t been invented yet, I had to leg it upstairs to grab an old hairdryer and then Mr AN and I had to heat and re-smooth the ganache with a spatula.
We must have looked ridiculous both bent over a tart with a hairdryer…!
I think Mr AN did a pretty good job of smoothing the ganache back over, but it didn’t set as glossy as I was hoping. Oh well. Definitely do not make the same mistake as me.
Seriously, let my humdinger of a mistake be a lesson to you!
It’s a good thing this tart is so easy to make, because I just realised I made the last 250 words about ganache-gate. 😉
Continuing with how to make this tart: I crushed some Bourbon biscuits, then mixed them with melted butter before pressing them into a loose bottom 9 inch tart pan. After that, it had to go into the fridge for an hour to firm up.
Next is the caramel layer. I know some of you will hate me for it, but I needed quick, so I cracked open a can of Carnation caramel and added in 1/2tsp salt. Instant Salted Caramel… yes please.
I poured 3/4 of the tin onto the base, smoothed it over and placed it back in the fridge before making the crowning glory. That rich ganache.
I broke up 300g of Green and Black’s chocolate into a heat proof bowl and then placed my double cream and vanilla into a small saucepan over a low heat and just warmed it until it was simmering lightly around the edges. Do not boil! Next, I poured the cream over the chocolate and whisked it until the chocolate melted and the mixture was thick, glossy and smooth.
This time, I added in an extra little step; I placed freezing cold water into a metal bowl (just slightly bigger than the bowl with the ganache) and then put the bottom of the bowl with the ganache into the cold water. I read that cooling the ganache like this results in glossy ganache… but then I went and screwed it up with cling film. It was looking lovely and glossy, so I am hopeful that it would have worked! 🙂
Anyway, what really counts is the eating and this was one seriously rich and decadent dessert. The base firms up brilliantly, then you get hit with the sweet, yet salty caramel before the contrasting ganache. The ganache wasn’t too sweet which is exactly what I wanted because it had to contrast with the caramel. Everyone loved this chocolate tart and I will definitely be making it again and again!
Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart
Ingredients
- For the base:
- 2 1/2 cups (300g) chocolate sandwich biscuits, crushed (I used Bourbon creams and blitz them in a food processor)
- 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter
- For the caramel layer:
- 3/4 of a 14oz/397g tin of Carnation caramel
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the ganache:
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) double/heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3.5 oz (100g) good quality dark chocolate
- 7 oz (200g) good quality milk chocolate
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
- Sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Spray a 9 or 10 inch loose bottom tart pan with cooking spray and leave to one side.
- Pour melted butter onto your chocolate biscuit crumbs and mix until all the biscuit crumbs are coated in butter.
- Tip into your prepared pan and use your hands/a spatula to press the biscuit crumbs into a level layer in the bottom of the pan. Bring it up the sides of the pan too and make it level with the top of the pan. Make sure you press down pretty firmly to make a tightly packed, even layer.
- Place in the fridge for at least an hour, up to 4 to firm up.
- Once chilled, place Carnation caramel into a medium sized bowl, add the salt and then mix until well combined.
- Pour the salted caramel into the biscuit base and smooth with a small angled spatula until level. This time, just cover the base and don't come up the sides of the pan. Place in the fridge for an hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, make the ganache. Place the double/heavy cream and vanilla into a small saucepan and place over a low heat. Stir occasionally and bring the cream to a simmer, do not boil!
- Whilst the cream is heating, break the chocolate into small pieces and place into a heatproof bowl.
- When the cream is simmering, remove from heat and pour over your broken up chocolate. Add in the golden syrup.
- Whisk slowly until all the chocolate has melted and the mixture is thick, glossy and smooth.
- At this stage, you can now plunge the bottom of the bowl into a bowl of ice cold water to help the ganache cool down, but this is optional.
- Pour your finished ganache onto the layer of chilled caramel. I picked the tin up and then gently tilted it in a circular motion to help the ganache spread out. In a perfect world you don't want to spread it with a spatula, just let it spread out on its own into a smooth layer. Then I tapped it a few times on my counter to prevent air bubbles.
- Leave tart at room temperature until it's cooled completely. Sprinkle the top of the tart with flakes of sea salt and then place in the fridge for an hour to firm back up.
- Serve tart cold with double cream poured over the top!
- Tart will keep in the fridge, covered, for 2 days.
Recipe Notes
You can use all dark chocolate, or more dark than milk. As long as it adds up to 300g, use whatever ratio of milk to dark you like! Just make sure it's good quality chocolate.
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Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
14.1.16 at 3:50 pmOh my, this pie looks so decadent and delicious! I can just imagine the chocolate ganache melting in my mouth! 🙂
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 1:59 pmThank you!
Zahra says
14.1.16 at 11:23 pmoh my goshhh!! That looks so good! And ‘easy’ you say? lol I might have to make this asap. and LOL-ing at your clingwrap story! The other day I had a similar brain lapse only much worse…was going to toss away peel for an apple and leave the apple on the table. Guess which one I threw out and which I kept? 😉 LOLL
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 2:00 pmOh no!!! That totally sounds like something I would do!!
Felesha Bell says
15.1.16 at 3:09 amI’ve always wanted to make this! Looks so yummy!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 2:00 pmThanks so much! 🙂
My Kitchen Stories says
15.1.16 at 6:38 amDon’t you hate it when you do that kind of thing. What was I thinking???. Never mind it looks beautiful anyway. I couldn’t have it anywhere near my house because I would eat it all.
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 2:00 pmTotally! Ugh, what WAS I thinking haha?! Thanks so much!
Bri says
15.1.16 at 7:09 amHoly moly what a decadent treat! That last pour shot photo has me salivating:)
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 2:00 pmThank you so much, second ever attempt at a pour shot!!
Julia (@Imagelicious) says
15.1.16 at 2:38 pmSuch a luscious and luxurious dessert! Perfect for Valentine’s day!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 2:01 pmThanks so much Julia! 🙂
Shashi @ Savory Spin says
15.1.16 at 9:42 pmIn spite of your woes – this looks fabulous! Wow! I would love to sink my fork into this – it would better prepare me for the traffic that I’m about to step into! 🙂
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 2:01 pmHaha, thank you so much! 🙂
Swayampurna Mishra Singh says
16.1.16 at 8:44 pmWonderful!! Salted caramel is my fave..and hey its cool to break open a jar once in a while. No judgement.. and these look so so so delish that I wouldnt care where they came from!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 2:01 pmSame here! I’m totally addicted to Salted caramel and I can’t hide it anymore! Thanks so much! 😀
Bella B @ xoxoBella says
17.1.16 at 5:40 pmThis looks absolutely amazing! I need to try to make this soon!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 2:01 pmThanks so much! 🙂
Stephanie from SomewhatSimple. says
18.1.16 at 7:26 amYUM! Thanks for linking up to Link Party Palooza- this is my first time on your site and it is gorgeous! You’re photography is fantastic! If you’re ever interested in contributing on SomewhatSimple.com, shoot me an email, we’d love to have you!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 2:04 pmWow, thanks so much Stephanie! I’ll definitely make a note to look at joining you, what a fabulous opportunity!
Dee says
18.1.16 at 8:19 amI love everything about this dessert. It looks incredible!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 2:01 pmThanks so much Dee! 🙂
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 1:59 pmThank you so much Grace! 🙂
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
18.1.16 at 1:59 pmHaha, glad to be of assistance!
Miz Helen says
18.1.16 at 8:00 pmYour Tart looks beautiful and would be delicious! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Debbie says
18.1.16 at 9:47 pmThis looks amazing, I will definitely have to try this recipe.
Claudia Rinaldi Spartera says
19.1.16 at 6:40 pmok, lets say February is for healthy eating, January is for these tart! 😉
Megan Keno says
20.1.16 at 5:22 amI love anything and everything salted caramel– this screams my name! I am going to have to give this recipe a try and hope it comes out as beautifully as your’s did!
Robin Johnson says
20.1.16 at 10:39 pmOh My! This looks so amazing – – and oh so naughty!
Lokness @ The Missing Lokness says
21.1.16 at 12:08 amI remember seeing this on your snapchat! Totally want a slice! Ok, maybe the whole tart will be even better! Love that sweet and salty combination!
fabi says
21.1.16 at 8:47 pmLooks like a great dessert!
Christina Conte says
22.1.16 at 7:52 amI love Bourbon Biscuits! What a great idea to use them as a crust. Lovely pie!
Erlene A says
22.1.16 at 8:50 amWow, that looks amazing. I’m drooling over the pictures. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.
FoodieGirlChicago says
22.1.16 at 1:41 pmLove your recipes! This one looks particularly delicious – salted caramel and chocolate are such a wonderful combination!
AvocadoPesto says
22.1.16 at 5:30 pmoh noooo to the cling film!!! Looks like you saved the tart anyway : )) still looks gorgeous! And its too bad Chinese takeout has been ruined for you, but sounds like you’ve been spoiled with the real thing instead!
Shelley Fulton says
22.1.16 at 10:22 pmOh my goodness! The tart and a hairdryer – that’s really just hilarious! Haven’t we all been there … in one culinary jam or another?!?! Brilliant idea on the hairdryer, for sure! And also brilliant – this simply gorgeous tart! Plus, just when I though it couldn’t get any better … it’s NO-BAKE, too! What’s not to love?!?!? 😀
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
23.1.16 at 5:37 amThis is absolute perfection, like a gigantic Cadbury caramel bar with sandwich biscuits in tart form! I know I would loooove this!
Beverly says
23.1.16 at 10:34 pmOMG, this looks so yummy. If you are going to have dessert, why not do it up right.
Thanks for sharing at Turn It Up Tuesday,
Bev
Taking On Magazines says
25.1.16 at 2:25 amOkay … so the lesson I came away with from your ganachegate was that I can use a haire dryer to smooth out wrinkles and make my dessert look awesome again (because yours really does).
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
25.1.16 at 3:20 pmHaha, the tart looks perfect! No sign of cling-film creases 😛 Well done! I just love desserts like this. Anything with salted caramel just gets me.
Steph K. says
26.1.16 at 12:48 amThis is so so stunning. A dream tart! So impressed. Elegant and beautifully shot. And that caramel center!!! <3
Marjie Briggs says
22.11.16 at 11:14 pmI’ve never added golden syrup to Ganache. It is hard to find in the US, but oh SO delicious. Does the caramel stay syrupy? We don’t have that brand here, so will be looking for something similar! Oh, by the way. . . It looks AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!