Salted Caramel Tart
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This salted caramel tart is my go to dessert when I want something impressive but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes in the oven, you'll have a stunning treat ready to serve. The combination of rich caramel and crunchy pecans creates an irresistible flavor, and those pecans pack in heart healthy fats that make this indulgence feel a little less guilty. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients already in your pantry, so it's budget friendly too. Trust me, once you try this one, you'll be making it again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2large eggs
- 200 gsalted caramel sauce
- 10 gsea salt
- 100 gpecans
- 1vanilla extract
- 5 gbaking powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Prepare the pastry dough by combining flour, butter, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: Use a food processor to speed up the process.
- 3
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3mm. Transfer it to a tart pan with a removable bottom.
Tip: Press the dough evenly into the corners of the pan.
- 4
Bake the pastry for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- 5
Make the caramel sauce by heating the sugar, brown sugar, and 100ml of water in a saucepan over medium heat.
Tip: Don't stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves.
- 6
Continue cooking the caramel until it reaches 160°C (320°F) on a candy thermometer.
Tip: Be careful, as the mixture will bubble up and steam vigorously.
- 7
Remove the pastry from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Tip: Sprinkle the sea salt and pecans evenly over the caramel.
- 8
Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top of the tart.
Tip: Let the tart cool completely before serving.
- 9
Whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Tip: Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
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