Scrumptious Sweet Tarts with Rich Caramel Sauce: A Versatile Delight for All Occasions

Indulge in the homemade charm of these Scrumptious Sweet Tarts, a delightful treat that features buttery tart shells filled with a rich caramel sauce. This recipe allows for creative freedom, letting you add your choice of nuts and dried fruits for a personalized touch. Each tart is a bite-sized piece of heaven, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Why You’ll Love This:

• The tart shells are crisp, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
• Rich and creamy caramel sauce adds a luxurious depth of flavor.
• Customizable with various nuts and dried fruits for varied textures and tastes.
• Perfect for gatherings, as a dessert, or as a delightful snack anytime.

Perfect Occasion: These sweet tarts are ideal for tea parties, dessert buffets, family gatherings, or as a special treat during festive occasions. They’re also great for gifting, offering a personal touch with your choice of fillings.

Decoration Tips:

• Top each tart with a different combination of nuts and fruits for variety.
• Drizzle with melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
• Serve on a platter with edible flowers for an elegant presentation.
• Pair with a cup of tea or coffee to complement their rich flavor.

Ingredients:

• Sweet Tart Shells: 150g unsalted butter (softened), 4 tbsp sugar, 2 egg yolks (room temperature), 2 tsp vanilla extract, 260g all-purpose flour
• Caramel Sauce: 50g honey, 42g caster sugar, 80g whipped cream, 15g butter, 0.5g sea salt
• Fillings: Cashew nuts, walnuts, sesame seeds, raisins, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios (or any preferred nuts and dried fruits)

Instructions:

1. Mix butter and sugar, then add egg yolks and vanilla extract. Incorporate flour to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. Press dough into 6.5 cm tart molds, trim excess, and prick bases. Freeze for 10 minutes.
3. Bake at 170°C (340°F) on the lowest rack for 20 minutes. Cool and remove from molds.
4. For caramel sauce, cook honey and sugar until caramelized. Add whipped cream, then butter and salt. Mix well.
5. Fill tart shells with caramel sauce and top with your choice of nuts and dried fruits.

Enjoy these Scrumptious Sweet Tarts, a delightful combination of crisp tart shells and creamy caramel sauce, adorned with your favorite toppings for a truly satisfying treat!