Like really...it's kind of sad that this chocolate tart with an over layer of decadent butterscotch has disappeared.
It's a good thing though as a tart like this pretty woman, deserves to make the rounds!
Luscious and rich and dressed up so pretty, with its sprinkle of salt, this chocolate butterscotch tart just likes to go places!
I did manage to bring it as dessert to our friends who asked us for dinner as I had three quarters of a pan left from Valentine's Day. Oh baby.
This is a rich confection.
You know how one bite leads to another? Well, I figured, let them throw it away!
I knew this tart was like a preapproved credit card and if left in my kitchen, there would be nothing left.
One bite as it slowly slides across your tongue can produce a sigh that might be mistaken for another kind of sigh.
The kind of satiated sigh that comes with a sense of great relief but always leaves you wanting more.
This is a dessert that one eats slow and savors and wishes it would never end, but prays that it does quickly.
This is the kind of tart that one leaves behind for fear of getting overly involved.
Yes, this tart is a tart! Of heavenly proportions. Maybe left behind, but never, ever forgotten!
Think of all the things you can do with this chocolate tart!
For starters, this chocolate tart can be made with more than one type of crust.
For Passover, I chose to make this with a coconut crust or a macaroon crust, which kind of turns this simple chocolate caramel pie into a macaroon pie-except in tart form!
But be my guest if you choose to use a pie tin!
Originally I made this with a shortbread crust, but an Oreo or graham cracker crust would also float my boat!
Take your pick.
Now let's see if you know what is butterscotch and what is caramel...
Caramel is made with sugar and butterscotch is made with brown sugar.
That wasn't so hard was it?
So next time you are playing a trivia game, raise your hand!
Don't feel like making your own butterscotch?
By all means drizzle, I mean drench, this sweet tart with caramel sauce.
Just make sure to buy a really good sauce.
You don't want some artificial flavored stuff on this!
But please make the chocolate ganache. Just so you can stick your fingers in and lick it off.
Oh my, I do, do love chocolate ganache!
Somehow it is Tuesday and I am still feeling Monday. Which means I am feeling a bit disorganized, but you know me by now, to know that don't you?
My weekend was fine, actually more than fine. Saturday found me at the Denver Dog Show looking at these.
I'm in deep trouble, I know. Zoe had checked out Skye terriers (without me knowing) on Facebook and found a breeder that might be able to help me out.
Not that I'm sure I'm ready to be helped yet, but Zoe is ready for me to be.
After looking at these beautiful faces, well you must agree that these might be a bit hard to resist. George was a midnight black male but the same litters also produce white Skyes with these gorgeous black muzzles and ears.
Since I've had two black ones it could be nice to switch it up a bit. But not yet. I'm still missing George, though Skyes are hard to come by.
One must plan ahead and throw your number in the hat, so to speak. They are considered a protected breed because there are so few of them.
Yes, that was a fun surprise on Saturday though it brought up a slew of emotions.
That night we were invited to a friend's home for dinner. It was a rustic, heavenly dinner, that began with lots of superb wine and and an addicting little garlic dip.
Ribollita (an Italian soup with a base of bread and beans and greens) was the main course.
So soothing and comforting and topped off with olive oil and parmesan cheese, this really hit the spot. Yum, yum!
After dessert Manservant and friend switched to what he declared as awesome tequila and I was offered a Shalaylee, an Irish whiskey drink, which was new to me.
We were out until midnight and didn't turn into pumpkins! But Freddie sure was happy to see us arrive home safely!
And well, you know what we had for dessert.
So worth it, I guarantee that a chocolate tart is in your future.
Passover or Easter or even next Valentine's Day, this chocolate tart with lots of caramel or butterscotch is a winner!
P.S. Since this is an updated post I feel I must share that we did get another Skye terrier and he is now 7 years old.
Hard to believe how time flies!
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Recipe
Salted Butterscotch Chocolate Tart
- Prep Time: 30 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Description
This chocolate ganache tart made with your choice of crust is truly rich and decadent. If oyu love chocolate and butterscotch you are in for a treat!
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
Ingredients:
¾ c unbleached flour
¼ c powdered sugar
1 stick cold butter, cut into cubes
Coconut Crust:
Heaping ¾ cup granulated sugar
Scant ½ cup egg whites (from about 3 large eggs)
Scant 2 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut such as Baker's
Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients:
1 c heavy whipping cream
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into 1 inch chunks or chocolate chips work also.
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Espresso Butterscotch
Ingredients:
1 c packed brown sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or 1 t vanilla extract
¼ c brewed espresso
4 T butter, cut into cubes
¾ c whipping heavy cream
¼ t kosher salt
Maldon salt flakes for topping (optional)
Instructions
To Make The Shortbread Crust:
Preheat oven to 375. Combine, flour, powdered sugar and butter cubes, in a small bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut butter into flour until mixture is pebbly and holds together when gathered. With floured fingers, press the dough across the bottom and sides of a 9 inch spring form pan or a removable bottom tart pan. Place in preheated oven and bake until golden brown and crisp, 18-20 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
Or the Coconut Crust:
Preheat oven to 350. In a bowl, stir together the sugar, egg whites, and coconut until completely combined. Press into a 9" tart pan. Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. The tart will become more golden after it is baked with the filling.
To Make the Ganache:
Place the cream in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until beginning to steam. Do not let it boil. Add the chocolate and whisk gently until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth and glossy, 2-3 minutes. Whisk in the egg, remove the pan from the heat, and set mixture aside to cool and thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
Pour the cooled chocolate mixture into the cooled crust and bake until firm at 375 for about 15 minutes. Center should still be a bit moist when a knife is inserted into it. Let cool until it is no longer piping hot.
Espresso Butterscotch:
Place the sugar and the vanilla in a medium sized, heavy pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is very soft and fragrant and beginning to melt, about 5 minutes. Add the coffee and butter and stir until the mixture is well blended, about two minutes.
Add the cream and kosher salt and bring to a simmer. This might hiss and sputter like a left behind tart but just keep stirring until the sauce is the consistency of thick honey, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and take out the vanilla pod, if used. If this gets too thick upon standing just stir in more heavy cream and heat in the micro on low until this gets good and saucey.
Now take this saucey sauce and pour over your chocolate filling. Spread evenly across the top. If your butterscotch is runny, it will thicken with refrigeration. Sprinkle with salt flakes if you'd like. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least two hours and up to 3 days. After I refrigerated this, I kept it at room temperature and enjoyed it much more than when it was cold.
Notes
Adapted From: Bold (Susanna Hoffman and Victoria Wise)
Healthy World Cuisine says
So rich and decadent! Would love a slice. Your sweet little doggie is so cute - that is a lot of hair to maintain....
Judee says
Butterscotch and chocolate- oh my how decadent. I haven't baked in years but this is making me want to give it a try. I'm sure everyone in my family would love it. Your terrier is adorable.
Merryn says
This is a beautiful tart, those incredible layers are all sensational. Your dog is beautiful as well. Your post has been lovely to read, thank you.
Abbe says
Thanks so much Merryn. He loves reciving compliments!
Katie says
This looks incredibly delicious! I am planning to make it for Easter this year. I do have two questions, though. If I make the butterscotch without the espresso (my husband does not like coffee in anything - weird, I know!) what liquid should I add as a substitute? And is bittersweet chocolate the same as semi-sweet, or does bittersweet mean like baking chocolate that has zero sugar added?
Abbe says
You could use water, Eatl Grey tea, or even scotch or whiskey. Bittersweet is not as sweet as semisweet, but is does have sugar, which baking chocolate does not have. Honestly, use the kind of chocolate you like to eat. But since this is a sweeter dessert, I tend to use less sweet chocolate. I like Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate chips or you could use a dark chocolate bar from Trader Joe's. And even Nestle now makes bittersweet or dark chocolate chips. Hope this helps! Enjoy!
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Yum yum yum! Terrific tart in every way imaginable. 🙂 Thanks!
angiesrecipes says
It looks fantastic and I would love mine with a coconut crust!
Your Skye terrier looks so cute.
Marie @ Substance of Living says
AMAZING! I'm a big fan of salted caramel and salted chocolate but this looks like it could be my newest addiction.
Cheers,
Marie
Substance of Living
sprinklesandsauce says
such a lovely tart!
Anna and Liz Recipes says
Oooo...This looks amazing! I could probably eat the whole entire tart Abbe, which means this would be very dangerous in my house, Lol,,,,
Great recipe!
Daniela Grimburg says
This little Skye terrier looks so cute!
Sounds like you had a great weekend, Abbe.
The tart looks irresistible, creamy and delicious.
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
Holy cow, this absolutely does look "totally decadent, luscious, sinful"! Just gorgeous and absolutely calling my name! What a great ending to your super-fun day of adventures! And I totally get the angst of missing George yet also kinda wishing for a new friend to fill that void. Don't worry - the time will be right and it will all fall together! The right Skye will be ready for you when you (and Freddie!) are ready for it!
Ansh says
I would cheat on any diet for a bite ( many many bites) of this salted butterscotch chocolate tart. I mean the name itself says I need at least four bites.. to taste the salt, the butterscotch, the chocolate and then whole tart!
Adam J. Holland says
Perfect for Valentine's Day? No, Abbe ... It's perfect for any day. Wow.
Galina Varese says
Oh my, this is so gloriously decadent! What a marvellous tart!
Sharon D says
Wow..just, wow. I wouldn't have been able to resist eating more than one piece!..lol ^.^
Judit & Corina @WineDineDaily says
Oh la la, salted butterscotch is so addictive. All the layers together sounds very decadent Abbe! This is one heavenly tart for sure 🙂
Winnie says
This is a heavenly tart!
Which meanz - my kind of perfect dessert 🙂
Laura Dembowski says
Homemade butterscotch is the best! This treat looks wonderful! That dog is beyond cute too!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
Sometimes over the top is just about right! I give away so much food - but it's nice to have for just a minute. Lovely dogs - recently watched the Westminster Dog show and fell in love all over again - with about 400 breeds. Have a great weekend!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I can't no to that face, too much cuteness happening there.
I also can't say no to this chocolate tart, yum yum.
Abbe Odenwalder says
I have heard that Maureen! I think that is a lovely story. Did you take one? You'll be the first to know when we do!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I know how you feel. When our beloved Sam died, our housekeeper showed up two weeks later with her three children, each holding a little jack russell puppy. Her youngest (6 years old) said, "Mum is sick of you being sad about Sam so pick a puppy."
Sometimes the puppy picks you.
This is a must make dessert!
Biz says
What a fun day! I love when days fall into place like that - no plan but ends up being fun. Hooray for staying out after midnight too!
I am not much of a desert person, but holy moly - that looks amazeballs!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Yes. Amazeballs! But more amazeballs staying out after midnight!
Barb | Creative Culinary says
You should have saved a bite for me; I would have gladly helped! Go find your phone; I'm calling you in two minutes. Hurry!! 🙂
Abbe Odenwalder says
I should have but I did not want to put you in danger of eating the whole thing!
Juliana says
Yum! All the three layers sound and look delicious, I can only imagine a bite with all of them together...
Hope you are having a great week Abbe 😀
Abbe Odenwalder says
The three layers are heavenly, but I'll tell you this. The shortbread crust would make excellent cookies and you could just make the butterscotch as a sauce and eat that, too. These components could be used in a lot of other places! Thanks Juliana!
Liz Berg says
My mouth is watering! This is a must make, Abbe...it looks divine!
Abbe Odenwalder says
This does seem like one you would make, Liz! And your photos will be way better than mine!
DDA Scheme 2014 says
oh! It looks yummy and butterscotch is my favorite. Thanks for the recipe Abbe. #SITSBlogging
Amit
Abbe Odenwalder says
You are so welcome, Amit. If butterscotch is your favorite you can even just make the filling and scoop it over ice cream OR eat it with a spoon. That was the best part!
Bam's Kitchen says
This is one unforgettable tart. Only ate 3/4 of the tart? I am sure I could have polished off the whole thing. Have you decided to get a puppy? Good for you!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Actually we only ate 1/4 and gave the rest away. You could polish off the whole thing but it could kill you. Haven't decided yet, but the thought is there!
Angie Schneider says
Shortbread crust, chocolate, espresso butterscotch...this is a deadly combination, Abbe. The tart looks decadent!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Yes Angie. Deadly and decadent. Two words that shouldn't be in the same sentence!
Zoe says
Hi Abbe,
At moments of desperation, my son always says... Mum, keep calm and eat chocolate!!! hee hee...
Good that you have baked this chocolate tart for yourself or for any reasons :p
Zoe
Abbe Odenwalder says
Very smart son, Zoe! I need one like that!
Kitchen Riffs says
Salted butterscotch? I'm in! Sounds totally delish. Smart to leave that behind -- that could be serious trouble at our house. We always give away as much as we can, too. Those little Skyes are totally cute dogs. How are they at chasing rabbits? 😉
Abbe Odenwalder says
You understand the fork on the plate. Not even cutting a piece. just nibbling every time you walk by? Yeah. That's why I gave it away! Well, they were bred to chase weasels out of logs. But boy, George did love to chase those rabbits. Never caught one though!
Holly @ abakershouse.com says
what's not to love about this dessert??? I can see why you enjoyed it so much!
Abbe Odenwalder says
you understand me well!
Nazneen Hamilton says
Oh my! What a seriously delicious and dangerous looking tart! I sure like salted caramels and butterscotchs. I would finish off the whole thing myself!! Yummy!
Abbe Odenwalder says
You think you would, but it is rich. Very rich! But good. Very, very good.
vanillasugarblog says
ohhh I tell you I love salted chocolate and salted caramel, but heavens, I do love a salted butterscotch. Heavenly!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Nothing like butterscotch. My mom used to hide hers from us!