These Baileys salted caramel mini chocolate tarts are stunningly delicious.
Sweet shortcrust pastry, a layer of salted caramel, topped with creamy Baileys and chocolate ganache, and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt to bring out the flavour.
Here's the speedy, cheaty, 6-ingredient recipe.
Ingredients
- 12 sweet shortcrust pastry cases
- 250 g (¾ cup) salted caramel sauce
- 150 g (5.5 oz) dark chocolate (bittersweet)
- 200 ml (½+⅓ cup) double cream (heavy cream)
- 100 ml (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) Baileys Original Irish Cream
- 1 pinch sea salt flakes
Instructions
Lay the pastry cases out on a tray.
Spread a rounded teaspoon of salted caramel onto the base of each pastry case. Place in the fridge while you make the ganache.
Melt the dark chocolate in a large heatproof bowl, leave to cool to room temp.
Pour in the cream and Baileys.
Whisk! At first it might look a little dull and granular.
Keep whisking until you get a thick, glossy ganache.
Spoon the ganache into the pastry cases, swirling gently to the edges.
Place in the fridge for a couple of hours, or the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
Sprinkle with a little sea salt to serve.
Enjoy!
Some tips and tricks for making the perfect chocolate tart.
Why didn't my chocolate tart set?
This is usually a result of it not having been in the fridge for long enough, a couple of hours will usually do the trick, but fridge temperatures vary significantly so leave it overnight and it should set.
Do chocolate tarts need to be refrigerated?
Yes, as it contains dairy products it should always be kept in the refrigerator and eaten within 3 days of making.
Can you freeze chocolate tarts?
Yes, you can. Pop them in the freezer to set them if you're in a hurry, or keep them frozen for up to 3 months.
If you're going to store them in the freezer then make sure to put them in a single layer and in an airtight container so they don't get freezer burn.
Defrost in the fridge overnight.
What goes well with a chocolate tart?
As these tarts are the perfect mix of salty and sweet combined with wonderfully rich chocolate I would recommend serving them on their own, but if you want to add just a touch more luxury a little whipped cream on the side of the plate couldn't hurt.
Can I make chocolate tarts ahead of time?
Yes, making the tarts a day before and keeping them in the fridge will be absolutely fine. Store them in a single layer and in an airtight container. Remember not to leave them out of the fridge for more than two hours if transporting them somewhere.
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Baileys Salted Caramel Mini Chocolate Tarts Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 sweet shortcrust pastry cases
- 250 g (¾ cup) salted caramel sauce
- 150 g (5.5 oz) dark chocolate (bittersweet)
- 200 ml (½+⅓ cup) double cream (heavy cream)
- 100 ml (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) Baileys Original Irish Cream
- 1 pinch sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Spread a rounded teaspoon of salted caramel onto the base of each pastry case. Place in the fridge while you make the ganache.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a large heatproof bowl, leave to cool to room temp.
- Pour in the cream and Baileys and whisk until you get a thick, glossy ganache.
- Spoon the ganache into the pastry cases until full, shaking the cases gently to level off.
- Place in the fridge for a couple of hours, or the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Sprinkle with a little sea salt to serve.
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Sharon Lowe says
would it be ok to use plain caramel? And milk chocolate?
Emily Leary says
Normal caramel would work fine as long as it's quite a firm kind (ie not a really loose sauce). And milk chocolate would be ok but you might want to reduce the cream content a bit as milk chocolate is softer than dark chocolate and so the ganache might take a long time to set.
Sharon Lowe says
Thanks for that, I was just going to use the ingredients I'd got in but when I've come to look the kids have eaten the chocolate anyway so a trip to the shop for dark chocolate it is lol
Laura@howtocookgoodfood says
These are so pretty and I love how simple they are to make yet so impressive and of course delicious!
felicia | Dish by Dish says
Emily!! this looks sooo good. I feel like I can taste the chocolate and baileys and caramel just looking at the pictures!
Hello from Buenos Aires, btw!
Alexandra Rathgeber says
What a great idea ... so simple, yet so elegant ...will be trying this one out this weekend.
Thanks Emily
Ann hoskings says
Can you tell me where I can get salted caramel please.
Emily Leary says
Hi - I got mine in ASDA here http://groceries.asda.com/product/dessert-sauces-toppings/asda-extra-special-salted-caramel-sauce/910001385560
lorraine cairns says
they have it in Tesco
Sally - My Custard Pie says
Baileys is always a crowd pleaser. Hiding my eyes from these until I've finished a week of salad eating!
Oana says
Oh my goodness - Baileys, chocolate, caramel - did I die and get in heaven?!? These look perfectly creamy and the flavor mix sounds just right.
Jo of Jo's Kitchen says
Yummy in my tummy! I wish I was your neighbour Emily!
vicki montague says
Oooo yum! My mouth is watering just looking at these. They look incredible. What an invention!!!
Kate @ Veggie Desserts says
WOW - these look stunning! So lovely and I adore salted caramel.