Salted Chocolate Caramel Tartlets
These chocolate caramel tartlets are perfect bite-size, make-ahead semi-homemade treats. Made with homemade caramel sauce, dark chocolate, and ready-to-use tart shells but you can also make homemade mini tart shells.
How pretty are these tartlets? They are perfect when you want bite-sized individual treats. I made a selection of these recently when I had a guest over. They were so popular that I promised my friends that I’d share the recipes with them.
Why make these tartlets
- It’s quick. These tartlets don’t take long to make. The filling takes just 5 to 7 minutes and can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
- It’s easy. You can make the tart shells from scratch, but buying the ready-made shells is a great way to make these quick, easy, and semi-homemade.
- And it’s simple. Most of the ingredients are easy to find or pantry staples.
Ingredients and substitutes
- Caramel – Homemade caramel sauce takes as little as 5 to 7 minutes to make.
- Salt – Coarse salt is the way to go. I used sea salt, but rock salt works just as well.
- Chocolate – Because caramel is sweet, I like to use dark chocolate. In fact, my favorite is Godiva 85%. But you can use any chocolate you like from 55% cocoa and higher.
Step-by-step: Chocolate caramel tartlets
Chocolate caramel filling
- In a heavy-bottomed deep saucepan, add the sugar, water, and lemon juice.
- With the heat on medium, bring the sugar to a boil. Shake the pan slowly, guiding the distribution of heat. DO NOT STIR.
Pro tip – We avoid stirring to prevent the crystallization of sugar. - Continue to cook on medium to low heat until the sugar starts to turn amber. Then, add the butter, followed by the cream. Take it off the heat so it does not overflow or overheat in the pan.
Pro tip – The caramel will rise at this point; that’s normal, hence the deep saucepan. - Next, add the vanilla extract and coarse salt.
Pro tip – For salted caramel, you can add more salt over the cooled sauce later. - Break the chocolate and add it to the caramel sauce. Stir until smooth again.
Pro tip – Chop the chocolate small so it melts easily with the heat in the caramel.
Assemble
- Use a spoon or piping bag and divide the chocolate caramel between 24 individual tartlets.
- Place the tarts in the fridge until set (2 to 4 hours) or until ready to serve. Garnish and serve at room temperature.
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Frequently asked questions
This tart will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
These don’t take long to make. The filling takes just 5 to 7 minutes and can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
You can also fill the tarts 2 days ahead. Fill the tart shells and chill them in the fridge to set. Bring them to room temperature before serving, as the caramel softens and tastes wonderful.
Absolutely. Double the recipe, and the filling will be perfect for one 9-inch shortcrust pastry crust to make a large Salted chocolate caramel tart.
Salted Chocolate Caramel Tartlets
These chocolate caramel tartlets are perfect bite-size, make-ahead, semi-homemade treats. Made with homemade caramel sauce, dark chocolate, and ready-to-use tart shells, but you can also make homemade mini tart shells.
Ingredients
- 24 Mini tart shells tartlet shells any shape.
- 1 cup (200 g) Sugar
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Cream
- 4 tbsp (60 g) Butter
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp Sea salt
- 4 oz (115 g) Dark Chocolate
Method
- In a heavy-bottomed deep saucepan, add the sugar, water, and lemon juice.1 cup Sugar, 2 tbsp Water , 1 tsp Lemon juice
- With the heat on medium, bring the sugar to a boil. Shake the pan slowly, guiding the distribution of heat. DO NOT STIR.
- Continue to cook on medium to low heat until the sugar starts to turn amber. Add the butter, followed by the cream. Take it off the heat so it does not overflow or overheat in the pan.¼ cup Cream, 4 tbsp Butter
- Add the vanilla extract and coarse salt.2 tsp Vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- Break the chocolate and add it to the caramel sauce. Stir until smooth again.4 oz Dark Chocolate
- Use a spoon or piping bag to divide the chocolate caramel between 24 individual tartlets.
- Place the tarts in the fridge until set (2 to 4 hours) or until ready to serve. Garnish and serve at room temperature.
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These look perfect! They will be perfect for Thanksgiving. And yay for caramel squares…I love using them in baking.
Thanks, Jolina. This one is better than caramel squares it’s made from scratch. You must try.
This is such a lovely idea for a family dinner dessert. They are so pretty and sound delicious.
Thank you, Denise.
Those desserts look scrumptious! I can see why your kiddos would love to indulge in those delicious desserts that you make. The pumpkin tarts would be perfect for Thanksgiving. Love the combination of white chocolate with the pumpkin. This is on my list for the Fall holidays.
Thanks, Marisa. You must try it.
One of the best things about Fall is all of the tasty pumpkin recipes. These white chocolate caramel pumpkin tarts look OUTRAGEOUS! I love that they can be served individually. I am going to make these for my next dinner party.
Absolutely, Love all the pumpkin inspired recipes too.
Pumpkin pie is such a good Fall/Autumn classic, but it isn’t for everyone. This is a great version to add alternative flavours to the classic recipe. Caramel and chocolate are just right, making these little treats very moreish.
Thanks, Helen.
That caramel sauce on top looks sooo inviting, I just wish I could grab one of these tart through the screen!
Thanks, Sylvie. yes that caramel sauce is so creamy and delicious.
These tarts look so delicious and perfect for dinner parties! I love white chocolate with caramel ♥
Me too, Natalie. White chocolate and caramel go so well together
You had me at pumpkin puree and spice in a tart. Looking forward to trying this one. Thanks!
I hear you, Sarah. Love those two together.
I love everything pumpkin. I know I would devour these. The perfect size…just like a mini pie.
You will definitely love this Gloria. Thanks
I think I would be like your kids and need someone to hold my hand and tell me to stop 🙂 They look so cute, and I love that they are little bite sized treats!
Thank you Donna. Yeah my kids are dessert monsters. Have to hold their hand from over eating. They get it from their dad who has a hard time staying in control too !