Description
Indulge in the exquisite Tarte au Chocolat et Butterscotch Salé, a dessert that masterfully blends the rich taste of dark chocolate with the sweet and salty notes of homemade butterscotch. This elegant tart is not only a feast for the palate but also for the eyes, making it a perfect centerpiece for any celebration—be it a birthday, dinner party, or simply a well-deserved treat. With its creamy texture and balanced flavors, every bite promises to captivate your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g flour
- 125 g cold butter
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 150 g sugar
- 100 ml water
- 75 g salted butter
- heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, powdered sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Add the egg to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the dough and fit into a tart pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Heat heavy cream until warm; remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until smooth. Pour ganache into baked crust and allow to cool.
- For butterscotch, combine sugar and water in a saucepan; bring to boil until caramelized. Stir in salted butter and gradually add heavy cream.
- Once ganache has set, pour butterscotch over top and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Choose high-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao) for best flavor. Allow ample cooling time for each layer to set properly. Experiment with toppings like sea salt flakes or crushed nuts for extra texture.