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Ingredients
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Tart Shell
Caramel Sauce
Mascarpone Cream
Method
Tart Shell
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add Butter and Egg
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and ice water, then mix until the dough comes together.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Caramel Sauce
- 5
Make the Caramel
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the granulated sugar. Allow it to melt, stirring occasionally until it turns amber in color.
- 6
Add Butter and Cream
Once the sugar has melted, carefully add the unsalted butter and stir until melted. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking until smooth. Add the salt and stir to combine.
- 7
Cool the Sauce
Remove from heat and let the caramel sauce cool slightly before using.
Mascarpone Cream
- 8
Whip the Heavy Cream
In a chilled mixing bowl, add the heavy cream and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 9
Assembly
- 10
Assemble the Tart
Once the tart shell is cooled, spread a layer of caramel sauce on the bottom. Top with the mascarpone cream, smoothing it out evenly.
- 11
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the assembled tart for at least 1 hour to set. Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top before serving.
