Caramel Tart
This caramel tart is a combination of a salted honey caramel and a creamy pastry cream. The buttery crust complements the rich flavors perfectly. You can make small individual tarts or a big tart.
Add <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white sugar and <quantity>70<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cornstarch to a bowl. Mix to combine
Separate <quantity>5</quantity> egg yolks
Add the yolks to the sugar and cornstarch mixture. Mix until you obtain a smooth batter
Add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt and <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of vanilla powder. Mix to combine
Place <quantity>750<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat before it comes to a boil
Pour half of the heated milk over the sugar and egg yolk mixture. Whisk to combine
Pour the mixture back into the pot with the other half of the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. Remove from heat
Add <quantity>60<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white chocolate and <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter. Mix until melted and incorporated
Transfer to a bowl. Pour a dash of rum
Mix with a hand blender until smooth and creamy
Cover the cream with cling film, pressing it against the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until cold. The pastry cream is ready
Add <quantity>150<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter and <quantity>80<unit>g</unit></quantity> of powdered sugar to a stand mixer bowl set with the paddle attachment
Beat on medium speed for 5m until creamy
Add <quantity>1</quantity> egg and mix until light and airy
Add <quantity>250<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sifted all-purpose flour, <quantity>30<unit>g</unit></quantity> of almond flour, and a pinch of salt
Mix by hand until smooth and transfer to a clean surface. Make a roll
Wrap in cling film and refrigerate until firm
Melt <quantity>180<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white sugar in a pan over medium heat until it turns into a light golden color. Avoid stirring; instead, move the pan in a circular motion
Add <quantity>180<unit>g</unit></quantity> of honey and stir continuously. Keep boiling until the mixture becomes consistent
Gradually add <quantity>390<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of light cream and stir until incorporated
Continue cooking until the caramel thickens and starts to bubble. Remove from the heat when it reaches <temperature>100<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Add <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter and <quantity>180<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white chocolate
Add <quantity>10<unit>g</unit></quantity> of flaky salt and mix until the chocolate and the butter are completely melted and combined
Add a dash of rum and mix to combine
Mix with a hand blender until you get a smooth and bright sauce. The honey caramel is ready
Preheat the oven to <temperature>180<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Portion the dough into <quantity>45<unit>g</unit></quantity> pieces
Roll out the dough between sheets of parchment paper until <quantity>2<unit>mm</unit></quantity> thick
Place the ring cutter over the base and form the tart shape by pressing the strips against the mold. Gently trim the excess dough with a spatula
Roll over another piece of dough to obtain the strips to form the edges of the tart
Punch the dough with a <quantity>8<unit>cm</unit></quantity> diameter ring cutter to form the tart base. Place the disk on a baking mat or parchment paper
Lower the temperature to <temperature>170<unit>°C</unit></temperature> and bake for 12m until golden
Remove from the oven and brush with a mixture of <quantity>1</quantity> egg yolk and <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of water
Lower the oven temperature to <temperature>160<unit>°C</unit></temperature> and bake for 5m until golden brown. The almond tart crust is ready
Fill half of the Almond Tart Crust with the Pastry Cream
Fill the other half with the Honey Caramel
Refrigerate the tart for 30m until firm
Sprinkle flaky salt to taste on top and decorate with edible gold dust. The caramel tart is ready
Enjoy this sweet treat with a cup of coffee!
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