Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Tart

May 14, 2013

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Pretzel crust filled with chocolate ganache topped with smooth, buttery caramel and a sprinkle of pretzels creating a stunning, decadent tart.

Crust:
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups coarsely crushed thin pretzels (3 1/2 ounces) plus an additional 1/4 cup for topping
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
Ganache:
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
Caramel:
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup heavy cream
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
Maldon sea salt

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter with 3/4 cup of the pretzels and the confectioners' sugar at low speed until creamy. Add the flour and egg and beat until...
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Nutritions

Calories
508

Sodium
36mg
1% DV

Fat
39g
61% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
34g
11% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV

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