Chocolate Caramel Tart Recipe

The combination of chocolate and caramel is perfection, and it's safe to say that these two ingredients go together like peanut butter and jelly. This caramel tart is incredibly delicious, and it will hit the spot for all the caramel and chocolate lovers out there. It's also worth mentioning that the tart base features an Oreo crust, making the tart all the more enjoyable... because who doesn't love Oreo cookies? 

Recipe developer Catherine Brookes came up with this amazing recipe, and we should all write her a thank you note because this is bound to be a new family favorite! "This super indulgent dessert is such a treat! The combination of dark chocolate and sweet gooey caramel is just the best," Brookes raves. "It's very rich and chocolatey, with smooth ganache, gooey caramel and a buttery base." If that description is not enough to make your mouth water, then we don't know what is! Keep scrolling to find out how to make this wonderful treat in no time! 

The first thing you will need to do is gather all of the necessary ingredients. The great part about this recipe is that it requires just a few items, and they're very common, meaning you might have some at home already.

If you do need to make a quick grocery trip, head to the cookie aisle and pick up some Oreos. Then, swing by the refrigerated section and throw some butter and heavy cream in your cart. You will also need a can of caramel and some dark chocolate chips. Last but not least, be sure to pick up some flaky sea salt.

Ready to begin? We certainly are! Start by grabbing your Oreo cookies and then a food processor. Open the lid and pour the cookies into the base of the food processor. Blitz the Oreos until they're broken down into fine crumbs. This shouldn't take more than a minute or so and we're not going to lie, it's really fun to watch the cookies break down. Once crushed, pour the Oreos into a mixing bowl and add the melted butter. Stir the two ingredients together to combine, and there you have your crust. 

Grab a 9-inch tin to use for the tart. Then, lightly grease the bottom with butter or nonstick spray. This will help prevent anything from sticking. Next, push the Oreo and butter mixture into the bottom of the tin and then all the way up the sides. Be sure to take your time and make sure to compact the Oreo crust into a smooth and even layer. The more even, the better. Place the tin in the fridge and let it chill for at least 30 minutes. This will help the crust set. 

Take out another large mixing bowl and add the dark chocolate chips. "I'd recommend subbing half of the chocolate if you want to do this," Brookes says of subbing dark chocolate for semi-sweet or milk chocolate. "I think it needs a little darkness to balance the sweetness of the caramel." 

Then, grab a saucepan and place it on your burner. Turn the heat up to medium and add the heavy cream and butter. Be sure to stir the mixture frequently. When the liquid begins to boil, remove it from the heat and immediately pour it into the bowl of chocolate chips.

Using a whisk, mix the cream mixture and the chocolate chips until you have a smooth and shiny ganache. Who knew that a ganache would be so easy to make? 

Once you finish whisking, grab the tart base from the fridge and take out the caramel. Spoon the caramel into the bottom of the tin. Using the back of a spoon, smooth it into an even layer on top of the crust. Pour the chocolate ganache on top of the caramel, and then gently smooth out the edges of the tart crust.

Put the tart back in the fridge for at least two hours to set. Once your timer goes off, sprinkle the top of the tart with flaky sea salt. Then, remove the tart from the tin and serve. This is great on its own but Brookes also provided a few great suggestions. "With fresh raspberries or strawberries would be lovely. Or you could go all out and have with ice cream," she shares. If you have some tart left, don't worry. "Leftovers should keep up to 4 days in the fridge," Brookes shares. We hope this one hits the spot!