Chocolate-Caramel Tart/Drunken Berries/Vanilla Creme Fraiche Recipe

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Chocolate-Caramel Tart/Drunken Berries/Vanilla Creme Fraiche
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Directions:

  1. CRUST:.
  2. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 375°F.
  3. Butter 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
  4. Blend flour, sugar, and salt in processor.
  5. Add 1/2 cup butter; process until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  6. Add egg yolks; process until moist clumps form.
  7. Add cocoa nibs; blend in using on/off turns.
  8. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of prepared pan.
  9. Bake until crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  10. Cool in pan on rack while preparing caramel filling.
  11. FOR CARAMEL FILLING:.
  12. Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan.
  13. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves.
  14. Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until mixture is deep amber, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 7 minutes.
  15. Remove from heat; add cream (mixture will bubble vigorously).
  16. Add butter and stir over low heat until caramel is completely smooth.
  17. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; stir in salt.
  18. Cool 10 minutes.
  19. Pour warm caramel into crust.
  20. Let stand at room temperature until completely cool, about 45 minutes.
  21. FOR GANACHE:.
  22. Bring cream to simmer in small saucepan.
  23. Remove from heat; add chocolate.
  24. Whisk until smooth.
  25. Let stand until slightly cooled but still pourable, about 10 minutes.
  26. Pour ganache evenly over caramel filling.
  27. Refrigerate tart uncovered until chocolate is firm, about 2 hours.(Can be made 2 days ahead.).
  28. Cover and refrigerate.
  29. DRUNKEN RASPBERRIES:.
  30. Combine raspberries & liqueur in a small bowl; soak at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours, prepare ahead.(Can be made 1 day ahead.).
  31. Cover; chill.
  32. VANILLA CREME FRAICHE:.
  33. Spoon creme fraiche into small bowl; scrape in seeds from vanilla bean and stir to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead.).
  34. Cover and refrigerate.
  35. ASSEMBLY:.
  36. Brush top of tart with gold dust, if desired. (It really does make the tart look beautiful - it's like putting a bow on the wrapped present.).
  37. Cut tart into thin slices.
  38. Arrange 1 slice on each plate.
  39. Spoon berries and creme fraiche alongside.
  40. *Cocoa Nibs are shelled roasted cocoa beans; available at many specialty foods stores.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 582.33 Kcal (2438 kJ)
Calories from fat 370.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.16g 63%
Cholesterol 107.15mg 36%
Sodium 269.14mg 11%
Potassium 160.6mg 3%
Total Carbs 50.01g 17%
Sugars 29.68g 119%
Dietary Fiber 7.63g 31%
Protein 6.21g 12%
Vitamin C 20.4mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 81.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 269.07 Kcal (1127 kJ)
Calories from fat 171.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.02g 63%
Cholesterol 49.51mg 36%
Sodium 124.36mg 11%
Potassium 74.21mg 3%
Total Carbs 23.11g 17%
Sugars 13.71g 119%
Dietary Fiber 3.53g 31%
Protein 2.87g 12%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 7%
Calcium 37.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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