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Chocolate, Peanut & Caramel Tart

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A crisp buttery tart shell filled with a rich layer of salted peanut caramel and finished with a smooth, glossy dark chocolate ganache. This decadent French-inspired dessert delivers the perfect harmony of crunch, sweetness, and deep chocolate intensity.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1–2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 cup roasted salted peanuts
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for shine)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a food processor, pulse together flour and sugar. Add butter and pulse until crumbly. Add egg yolk and just enough water to bring the dough together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out dough and press into a tart pan. Prick base with a fork and chill for another 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Blind bake crust with pie weights for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake 10 minutes more until golden. Let cool.
  4. Make caramel: In a saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until amber-colored. Remove from heat, stir in cream, butter, and salt. Stir in peanuts. Pour into cooled tart shell and let set.
  5. Make ganache: Heat cream until just simmering, pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in butter if using.
  6. Pour ganache over the caramel peanut layer. Smooth the top and chill for 1–2 hours until set.
  7. Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best ganache texture and flavor.
  • To speed up the setting, place tart in the freezer for 30 minutes before serving.
  • You can make the tart crust a day ahead and store it at room temperature.
  • Sprinkle with extra sea salt flakes for added contrast and flavor.

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Keywords: chocolate caramel tart, peanut tart, dark chocolate ganache, tart crust, French dessert, sweet and salty tart, elegant chocolate dessert, nut and caramel filling

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