Chocolate Caramel Pecan Tart

A showstopping French-inspired tart that layers buttery chocolate pastry, silky caramel, and toasted pecans into something that tastes far more impressive than it actually is to make. The combination of rich chocolate, sweet caramel, and nutty crunch is practically irresistible — and a whisper of flaky sea salt on top transforms it from good to unforgettable.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ½ cup butter, cold and cubed
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1½ cups toasted pecans, halved
• 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter (for melting chocolate)
• Flaky sea salt for topping

Method:

1. Mix flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt, then rub in cold butter until breadcrumb texture. Add egg yolk and bind into a dough. Press into a tart tin and chill 30 minutes.
2. Bake blind at 350°F for 12–15 minutes until set. Cool slightly.
3. Spread caramel sauce over the base, then scatter toasted pecans evenly across.
4. Melt chocolate with butter and drizzle over the pecans in a casual pattern.
5. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and chill until set (about 1 hour).
6. Slice and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Full recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction →

Chef's tip: Toast your pecans yourself in a dry pan for 5 minutes — it deepens their flavour dramatically and makes the whole tart taste restaurant-quality.