Tuesdays with Dorie: Chocolate-Crunched Caramel Tart
September 29, 2009 at 1:24 am | Posted in groups, pies & tarts, sweet things, tuesdays with dorie | 55 Comments
Carla of Chocolate Moosey chose one sexy tart for TWD this week– Dorie’s Chocolate-Crunched Caramel Tart. Soft bittersweet ganache on top of caramel and peanuts…this is rich and decadent. Using a high percentage chocolate and taking your caramel to a deep amber keeps it from being overly sweet. It’s a special occasion tart that’s surprisingly easy to make, especially if you’ve had some chocolate shortbread dough hiding out in the freezer for a rather long while (I used it instead of making a new batch of sweet tart dough).
For the recipe, see Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan, or read Chocolate Moosey. Don’t forget to check out the TWD Blogroll!
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looks creamy and yum!
Comment by Nags— September 29, 2009 #
Oh my yes! That looks insanely good!
Comment by peabody— September 29, 2009 #
oh wow – that looks seriously good (and bad at the same time, my hips are crying out just from looking at it!)
Comment by Renee— September 29, 2009 #
Wow! You really went the “chocolate” direction. Was the chocolate crust originally a cookie recipe? That has possibilities…
Comment by Romaine— September 29, 2009 #
It Dorie’s chocolate shortbread tart dough recipe, near the back of the book. Could defintitely be rolled out and turned into cut-out cookies, though.
Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— September 29, 2009 #
Looks fabulous! I liked this, but it’s so rich. I can’t believe I am saying this, but I think it’s too much ganache for me!
Comment by Amanda— September 29, 2009 #
Your tart looks fabulous. Im glad you enjoyed the recipe. I thought it was super yummy and will make it again!
Comment by Michelle— September 29, 2009 #
Oh, caramel – that’s all I need to know 😉
Comment by VeggieGirl— September 29, 2009 #
Oh my goodness that looks amazing!
Comment by Alicia McCarthy— September 29, 2009 #
Wow, your tart does look sexy! Love the chocolate crust. Im thinking of trying a pretzel crust next time. I think the salt would add something. Looks perfect (as always) Steph!
Comment by L W— September 29, 2009 #
Steph, gorgeous tart and gorgeous photo. I love the way the ganache swirls at the tip of the tart — it’s a hint of how luxurious it is.
Comment by dorie— September 29, 2009 #
You’re right… it does look sexy! Yours especially! WOW! …with that little subtle curve in the ganache! Looks like it’s swaying its hips! LOL LOL
Comment by vibi— September 29, 2009 #
What a great combo – chocolate crust… a must-do next tie! The ganache looks so smooth, shiny and decadent. I agree – this was a fantastic tart! It looks like you enjoyed making it (you can tell in the pictures, you know!) 🙂 Nicely done!
Comment by mike— September 29, 2009 #
This must have been a breeze if you had extra dough hanging out in the freezer. Hard to believe something this lovely and delicious can be pulled together so easily.
Comment by Amy— September 29, 2009 #
Brilliant idea.
I heart the caramel.
Comment by chocolatechic— September 29, 2009 #
I never thought of using the chocolate shortbread for this crust! Well done! 🙂
Comment by Valerie Catrice— September 29, 2009 #
chocolate tart dough?! i think i’m in heaven!!! 🙂 and you’re right… this tart does scream ‘sexy’
Comment by Jeannette— September 29, 2009 #
that looks sooooooo delicious! I skipped out this week because caramel and I don’t cook well together. But I love it. You did a great job.
Comment by Peggy— September 29, 2009 #
wow, that looks crazy delicious
Comment by Spike— September 29, 2009 #
Brilliant! I love that you used the chocolate tart dough. I bet it tasted fantastic.
Comment by Mary Ann— September 29, 2009 #
Looks fantastic. Chocolate tart dough sounds wonderful. I wish I had some hiding in my freezer.
Comment by Kim— September 29, 2009 #
“surprisingly easy” is right! Pairing it with the chocolate tart dough sounds amazing. I didn’t use a crust and didn’t miss it, but if I were to make it with one, this would be the way to go!
Comment by Charli— September 29, 2009 #
Your ganache looks soooo perfect. YUM. I could eat it straight with a spoon.
Comment by Wendy— September 29, 2009 #
Beautiful tart! I love the idea of a chocolate crust! YUM!
Comment by Kimberly— September 29, 2009 #
Ciao Steph ! I used your puff pastry instead !!
Comment by natalia— September 29, 2009 #
your tart looks absolutely delicious! That slice is making me very, very hungry! And I bet your chocolate shortbread crust was amazing!
Comment by Lauryn— September 29, 2009 #
I want to try this one with the chocolate crust! It looks amazingly decadent! Gorgeous!
Comment by Teanna— September 29, 2009 #
good lord that looks good. Life’s too short for to diet
Comment by crumbsoflove— September 29, 2009 #
the chocolate tart base looks extra delicious!
Comment by Tammy— September 29, 2009 #
Looks much better than mine did. Of course, you had a better review too!
Comment by Megan— September 29, 2009 #
Oh WOW! I bet this was delicious with your chocolate shortbread (why don’t I have anything like that in my freezer??)
Comment by Leslie— September 29, 2009 #
The chocolate crust looks wonderful!
Comment by Erin— September 29, 2009 #
I think I gained three pounds just looking at your photo.
Seriously.
Gorgeous. Me lovey.
Comment by macduff— September 29, 2009 #
Your ganache looks so thick and creamy! Love the idea of a chocolate crust.
Comment by LyB— September 29, 2009 #
Gorgeous!
Comment by Jodie— September 29, 2009 #
Oooo. The chocolate crust makes your tart look even more delicious. I loved this recipe. Love your picture!
Comment by Susan— September 29, 2009 #
That looks ridiculously delicious!
Comment by Winnie— September 29, 2009 #
Look at the glisten on the ganache. Oh that looks amazing. I will definately put this on my list of things to bake.
Comment by Katherine— September 29, 2009 #
Oh dear!! How rich and delicious does that look?!
Comment by Julie— September 30, 2009 #
Your tart turned out great Steph. I don’t blame you for using up the tart dough that you had – my poor freezer is bursting with dough from other projects.
Comment by Cakelaw— September 30, 2009 #
wow! that tart look absolutely divine!
Comment by Monika— September 30, 2009 #
Lovely photo. I love the tiny gold flecks on the top of the ganache.
xox Sarah
Comment by Sarah— September 30, 2009 #
Ooh, chocolate pastry crust. I think most tarts could be improved with more chocolate, you know?
Comment by bridget— September 30, 2009 #
Mmmmm this looks absolutely decadent! Such a pretty photo too with the gold 🙂
Comment by Sues— September 30, 2009 #
Mmm, so dark and luscious and perfect! Nice job 🙂
Comment by Jacque— September 30, 2009 #
Yumm!! Looks divine!
Comment by Karen— September 30, 2009 #
The chocolate on chocolate is really decadent looking! I love finding resources in the freezer. Last week I needed to make some last minute cupcakes and happily I found just enough buttercream squirreled away in the freezer to ice them.
Comment by Carol Peterman— October 1, 2009 #
Your take on this came out luciously gorgeous!!! Great job Steph.
Comment by Eliana— October 1, 2009 #
I used the same crust! Yours looks yummy.
Comment by julessomeone— October 1, 2009 #
Wow! Your tart looks just perfect!
Comment by Michele— October 4, 2009 #
okay I officially want this!! it looks sooo rich!!
Comment by ash— October 4, 2009 #
Stopped by to visit your TWD Tart and I was wooshed away by your vols-au-vent. he he So, I came back. A worthwhile return I might add. he he Anyway, truly beautiful. Hope you enjoyed eating some as well. What kind of chocolate did you use? I thought this was pretty easy to make (I don’t have little hang-ons pulling on my legs or disputes between siblings to interrupt my caramel making) from start to finish. Wasn’t lucky enough to have the gift of pastry in the freezer. Loved the tart though. Yours is gorgeous as always.
AmyRuth
Comment by Amy Ruth— October 5, 2009 #
Amy Ruth– I used Callebaut bittersweet…same as you did, I see!
Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— October 5, 2009 #
Wow, does that look creamy and gooey and rich!! I just did a chocolate glazed- chocolate tart for a pie contest (got third place)!
Comment by Lori @ RecipeGirl— October 5, 2009 #
OMG, OMG, OMG! This is too decadent for words.
Comment by Arlene— October 6, 2009 #