
Dulce de Leche Tart
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This dulce de leche tart is one of my favorite desserts to make when I want something that looks fancy but doesn't require much fuss. With just 45 minutes from start to table, it's perfect for surprising guests or treating yourself on a weeknight. The buttery shortbread crust pairs beautifully with the silky dulce de leche filling, and the eggs in this recipe provide quality protein to balance out the sweetness. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients already in your kitchen, making this an affordable indulgence that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 125cold unsalted butter
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 100 glight brown sugar
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 5 gsalt
- 120 mlunsalted butter
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 200 gdulce de leche
- 1 tspvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cold butter, and salt. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Tip: Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the flour.
- 3
Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to break up the eggs well to avoid lumps.
- 5
Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- 6
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3mm. Transfer the dough to a 23cm tart pan with a removable bottom.
Tip: Use a rolling pin to achieve an even thickness.
- 7
Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to prevent it from bubbling up.
Tip: Make sure to prick the entire crust to prevent it from becoming too thick.
- 8
Bake the crust for 15 minutes.
Tip: Keep an eye on the crust to avoid overbrowning.
- 9
In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream and unsalted butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter has melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Tip: Stir constantly to prevent the mixture from boiling over.
- 10
Gradually add dulce de leche to the saucepan. Stir constantly until well combined and the mixture has thickened.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the dulce de leche.
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