Rich Caramel Tart Recipe

You absolutely have to try this rich caramel tart recipe by OnePotChefShow. The homemade pastry tart shell is perfectly made and is filled with heavenly caramel filling. It will instantly become your favorite dessert once you take a bite. The crunchy shell and the soft filling complement each other so well. It is definitely sweet and butter. But if you prefer it to be not that sweet, you can sprinkle sea salt on top to balance the flavor.

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This homemade caramel tart only requires a few ingredients. For the shortcrust pastry, you need flour, caster sugar, egg, butter, and chilled water, then for the filling, you need caster sugar, whipping cream, and butter. It is easy to make. You don’t need to be a baker to bake this recipe at home. It is perfect for Holidays, parties, gatherings, or just for a dessert. If you love anything caramel, you have to try this recipe.

For more caramel dessert recipes, check these out: Salted Caramel Banana Cake, Easy 4-Ingredient Caramel Pudding Recipe, Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Caramel Tart Ingredients

For the pastry:

• 1 1/2 cups of plain flour
• 2 tablespoons of caster sugar (super fine white sugar)
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup of butter (chilled and chopped)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of chilled water

For the filling:

• 3/4 cup of caster sugar
• 2/3 cup of whipping cream
• 7 tablespoons of butter
• sea salt (optional)

How to Make Rich Caramel Tart

Step 1:

In a food processor, add 1 1/2 cups of plain all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of caster sugar, and 1/2 cup of butter. Mix until it looks a bit like fine bread crumbs.

Step 2:

Add 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of chilled water. Mix until it sticks together nicely. If it’s dry you can add a little of chilled water.

Step 3:

Transfer the dough into your floured surface. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes until smooth and slightly elastic. Form into a disc shape then cover with cling wrap. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Step 4:

Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll until 1/4″ thick.

Step 5:

Place the tart tin down and cut around the edge. Place the pastry over each of the tart tins and press it in. Cut any excess pastry. Place non stick baking paper into each of the tart, then place pie weights. Put them in oven tray then bake in the 320F preheated oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Once done baking, let it cool.

Step 6:

Make the filling. In a small saucepan, add the caster sugar and melt over medium to high heat for about 5 to 6 minutes or until nice and golden. Do not stir it.

Step 7:

Once melted, add the cream, then turn the temperature down to low. Stir for about 3 to 4 minutes until creamy. Remove from heat.

Step 8:

Add the butter and stir until melted. Allow to cool for a few minutes. Once cooled, pour onto the baked tarts then chill for at least 6 hours or until set. Sprinkle sea salt on top if preferred.

Rich Caramel Tart Recipe