Recently I needed to make a dessert at the last minute, and stumbled around the grocery store for inspiration. I ended up whipping up these super easy and delicious mini Salted Caramel Tarts in under 30 minutes (including setting time) and no one actually knew I used store-bought ingredients!
You can make this recipe as budget-friendly or as fancy as you wish. I picked up some pre made tart shells from the supermarket and dressed them up with a jar of this divine Simon Johnson French Caramel Sauce along with Lindt 70% dark chocolate for the chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of Maldon sea salt.
However if you want to keep this recipe cheap, by all means use a can of Nestle Caramel Top N Fill for the filling and Cadbury Chocolate Melts for the topping.
Ingredients
- 2 packets of store bought tart shells usually come in lots of 6
- 1 tin of Caramel Spread such as Bonne Maman
- 200 g dark chocolate chopped
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Transfer caramel spread to microwaveable container and heat on medium high for 30 seconds until runny.
- Place tart shells on a tray and pour the caramel into each shell until it comes up ⅔ of the way up.
- Place the tray in the fridge for the caramel to set, around 20 minutes.
- Heat the dark chocolate in the microwave in bursts of 30 seconds until melted.
- Pour the chocolate on top of each tart and finish off with a generous sprinkle of sea salt.
- Return the tray briefly to the fridge for the chocolate to set, and then serve!
And there you have it, a delicious cheats dessert for when you’re running low on time or energy.
Do you have a simple go-to dessert recipe you whip out when need be?
31 Comments
I love using pre-made pastry shells for last minute desserts, it saves so much cooking time! I’ve never tried making caramel tarts with them though, what a fabulous idea!
Thanks Pearl!! And nothing wrong with a shortcut in the kitchen xx
Ugh, that caramel drip! Looks fab :)
Can’t beat a caramel drip. The ultimate food porn!
OMG! These sounds so delicious and easy to make. I’m gonna have to try them.
You won’t regret it Kristy :) xx
These look delicious and SUPER-easy to make. Definitely pinning this one!
Thanks Jessica, enjoy!!
Nothing like a simple dessert for when you are rushed but hungry!
Couldn’t agree more Lisa! :)
You had me at 2 minutes! They look amazing, I can’t see any taste buds disliking these. Kate, Wondrous x
I think salted caramel is always a safe bet! x
Oh my gosh, these look insanely delicious!! I will definitely be making them sometime soon!
Mandy at Hello Mandy Hello
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Thanks Mandy! xx
oh wow, these look amazing!
Thank you for sharing! Quick recipes are the best.
Julie
Gourmet Getaways
They sure are! Just cause it’s quick doesn’t mean it’s any less tasty :)
A genius! That’s what you are! When I’m feeling lazy I usually feed my dinner guests sorbet, but this is going to be my new trump card.
I always find the best ideas comes from laziness! ;)
Salted caramel is my all time favourite ingredient for desserts. Yum! x
You had me at “salted caramel” — wow! Yummy!
You can’t really get better than salted caramel, can you?! x
What a fabulous idea! These look perfect. Definitely trying them sometime soon (hello Burch and Perchase salted caramel :) )
Funny you should mention that, I got the Burch and Perchese caramel originally to make this recipe. Then I ate it all with a spoon. So then I had to buy more from Sydney! Haha
Wow, what a great idea! You had me at salted caramel :)
I’m so obsessed with salted caramel and I don’t think my love affair will ever be over!
Swah you had me with your gorgeous pics then you mentioned salted caramel, one of my all time favourite flavours!!!!! Yum!!!!
These little treasures look and sound so delightful. Love, love, love that they are quick and easy to make!
Thanks for joining in the fun with us over at Fabulous Foodie Fridays!
Have a fantastic weekend! xx
Thanks so much Dannielle! I too adore salted caramel and have to try and not include it in *all* my recipes hehe xx
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I LOVE Bonne Manan’s caramel spread. This look incredible!
Me too, I can only buy it on special occasions as I will eat the entire jar with a spoon haha
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