Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart Irresistible Dessert Joy

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons ice water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch sea salt flakes
• 1 optional dark chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Pulse to mix. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and ice water. Pulse until the dough begins to come together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim the edges. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork, cover with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until set. Let cool.
3. In a medium saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts and reaches a deep amber color. Remove from heat and carefully add the butter. Stir until melted. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously until smooth. Add the sea salt and mix well. Let cool slightly.
4. Pour the cooled salted caramel into the pre-baked tart shell, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
5. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes. Add vanilla extract and stir until smooth and glossy.
6. Pour the chocolate ganache over the set caramel layer and smooth it out. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set completely.
7. Once set, remove from the tart pan and sprinkle sea salt flakes over the top. For an extra touch, add dark chocolate shavings as a garnish if desired.