Nothing says "I love you" like something, anything, made from scratch. It doesn't matter what it is.
Yes, roses are beautiful, store bought chocolates are decadent and delicious and jewelry is, well, expensive. But there's something special about receiving a gift made just for you. About the fact that someone put some thought into it and took the time to actually make it themselves. That, friends, shows true love.
For us, that is particularly true when it comes to food. Cooking is how we share our love. How we show we care. Which is the main reason why we started this blog.
Over the years we've learned to tweak our recipes so all of our guests, especially those with dietary restrictions, could enjoy them. A few years ago that might have been a daunting task. But not anymore, thanks to all the amazing products available on the market.
We love to discover and experiment with new products. But, just like any good home cook, we have our "staples". Those products we always go for and won't change, because we know always work.
This is a sponsored post, however all opinions are ours and we do not promote or endorse products we do not like or use.
Vegan Chocolate Salted Caramel Tarts
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Decadent, vegan salted caramel chocolate tarts. Perfect for a date night or any other day. No excuse needed to eat these tarts. Check Out more of our chocolate recipes
Ingredients
- Crust
- 1 ¼ cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 5 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbs vegan cream cheese or regular if not vegan
- 1 ½ tbsp granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 6 tbsp ice water
- Caramel
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ cup full fat coconut milk (not beverage) plus 2 tbsp
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ⅛ tsp Himalayan Pink Salt (you can also use regular sea salt)
- Chocolate filling
- 7oz vegan chocolate chunks (about ¾ cup)
- ⅓ cup full fat coconut milk (not beverage)
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoon vegan cream cheese or regular if not vegan
- 2-3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (use 3 for a stronger cocoa taste)
- 1 tsp scotch or bourbon (you can use more, to taste)
Instructions
- To make the crust:
- Combine flour, coconut oil, vegan cream cheese, sugar and salt in a food processor. Pulse a few times it has the consistency of coarse corn meal
- Add water and keep pulsing until it forms a dough (Note: if the crumbs don’t come together in the food processor, but they do when you pinch them with your fingers, place them on a floured surface and knead with your hands until it forms a soft dough)
- Divide the dough in 6 pieces. Roll out each piece on a floured surface into a round disk big enough to fit into a tartellette mold, about ⅛ inch thick (trim the excess if necessary). Prick the dough with a fork and refrigerate for 20 minutes
- In the meantime, preheat oven to 350F. Bake chilled dough for about 25 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool
- To make the caramel:
- Combine all ingredients (except 2 tablespoons of coconut milk) in a medium sauce pan. Cook at medium heat for about 9-10 minutes, whisking constantly, until it thickens and turns a golden color. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut milk and continue cooking for 2 more minute, whisking constantly. Set aside.
- To make the chocolate filling:
- Place chocolate chunks in a heat proof bowl. Bring coconut milk to a simmer and poor over chocolate, stirring constantly until it's completely melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whip vegan cream cheese with an electric mixer at medium speed. Reduce speed, add cocoa powder and melted chocolate and mix until well incorporated. Fold in scotch or bourbon (if using)
- To assemble the tart:
- Spoon chocolate filling onto the tarts. Pour caramel over and sprinkle with salt. Drizzle melted chocolate for decoration
Notes
If you have any leftover dough and filling, use it to make fabulous chocolate filled sandwich cookies! Roll out the dough, cut out circles with a cookie cutter and bake until golden brown. Let them cool and fill with chocolate.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Kosher / Vegan
cindele
OMG- can I order a dozen of these from you please?????????? I just am blown away by your photos....my mouth is watering...HELP!
Vicky & Ruth
Hahaha thank you Cindy! We would be happy to make some of these for you any day 🙂
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
I totally agree that baking from scratch screams I love you! These tartelettes look delicious!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you so much! I'll take made-from-scratch anything over overpriced store bought stuff any day! 🙂
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
This looks yummy and a great Valentine's day idea!!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you! Salted caramel and chocolate? Match made in heaven 😉
Couldn't Be Parve
These look so delicious!
Vicky & Ruth
Thanks!! Glad you like them 🙂
Danielle @ TheCharmItSpot
I LOVE salted caramel! These look so delicious!! These photos make my mouth water! Thanks for sharing!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you!! Honestly, I could just eat salted caramel plain. Hand me a spoon and I'm all set 😉
Danielle @ TheCharmItSpot
Right? Me too! Sooo good! My favorite is in coffee.
Vicky & Ruth
Ohhhh.... If there is one thing I like almost as much as salted caramel, is coffee, hahaha!!!
Tzvi
I was incredibly fortunate to stumble upon their table this past weekend - hands down, absolutely incredible!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you Tzvi. We appreciate the support!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen
The chocolate inside looks amazing! I can't believe how many new health foods there are on the market. Love posts like this that introduce me to some of them. Otherwise I walk up and down the aisles at Whole Foods amazed at everything I see, but not knowing what I should buy or what I should do with what I buy.
Vicky & Ruth
Yes, absolutely! There are so many new products on the market, that it can be totally overwhelming. We love to test them and "experiment" with them. The filling in this tart is super rich and creamy. You would never believe it's dairy free!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs
Homemade desserts are always the most perfect gift <3 I can't get over how delicious these tartelettes look. The filling is so creamy that I'd never have said it'd be vegan! That cheese does sound really really amazing indeed : )
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you!!! You should definitely give it a try. All 3 flavors are so versatile!
Mike @TheIronYou
I like the look of those tartelettes, sooooo delectable!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you!! Can't go wrong with chocolate and caramel, right?? 🙂
Marcie
I totally agree -- homemade gifts are best. They come from the heart! These tartlettes look amazing, and it really is nice that we can make sweets for loved ones (or ourselves) that are gluten free and vegan so easily!
Vicky & Ruth
I think people with dietary restriction really appreciate the thought. Thank goodness for all the amazing products available nowadays!
Melissa {lilmisscakes}
This looks amazing! I can't believe it's vegan. Impressive.
Vicky & Ruth
WOW, thank you so much! It means a lot coming from you, you are such a great baker!
Sarah Klinkowitz
When I saw the inside of the tartlette, my heart skipped a beat. Chocoholic's DREAM!
Vicky & Ruth
Ha, ha, thanks!
Celine
This blog is one of the best I have found.
The Vegan Chocolate Salted Caramel Chocolate Tartelettes were out of this world. Thank you!