Daring Bakers: Milk Chocolate & Caramel Tart
This is not the usually dinner that we serve around Chez but instead it is my second challenge with the Fabu DBs. This particular event was hosted by Veronica & Patricia and it was for a Milk Chocolate and Caramel Tart.
Now, I am not a baker by any means. I can whip up a mean multi-course dinner but when it comes to baking I am usually a flop; therefore, I was pretty darn excited when I was invited to become part of this group. I loved their inspiration and I needed the challenge to get me away from the norm. This was my second challenge & in all honesty, I was scared. Much to my surprise, it was fun and easy! Here are my exact words to the group once I finished it …
“Perfect! I finished my challenge yesterday & I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was! Served it to L. and a guest for dessert. I was doubting it big time, for a few reasons: I don’t usually make tarts, I felt the caramel filling was some what suspect, my milk chocolate topping disappointed me (maybe my cream had to high of a fat content? even though my melted chocolate was cooled down, it started melting the whipped cream)and I tried it twice, finally had to use the last batch. I put it in the fridge to cool while we had dinner and I thought for sure I was going to hate it. I told L. and W. to be really honest, that they would not hurt my feelings – L. said he would had preferred Dark (we both love dark), but that it was very good and W. said it was f—– great (sorry for the profanity, but those were his words and he is somewhat reserved)! My thoughts: it looked awesome even though the cream topping was not that pretty and I loved the caramel filling and the crust: but, would had preferred a darker chocolate!”
Take a risk and challenge yourself. Enjoy!
Looks great to me! I had trouble with my mousse too. I had flakes of chocolate that didnt incorporate. I think because the chocolate was still too warm when I combined. It didnt matter. It was gobbled up in no time and I know to let it cool more for next time.
Great job! xo
Aww good job! I’m glad you took the challenge! Your tart is gorgeous, Denise =)
xoxo
ooohhh I just want to grab the spoon in the last photo and help myself. your tart looks great. I agree that I’d refer dark chocolate, but your guest can’t be all wrong, can he?
Congratulations! You did a great job on your tart!
Well done on completing the challenge! It looks great. You can no longer say your baking is usually a flop!
Well done on the challenge! I agree that Dark Choc would be nicer but this is the fun in the DBs – doing something different we wouldnt normally do. Great Job!
Great job Denise! The tart looks great!
Congratulations on taking the leap to baking! I hope you’ll find that, as in this challenge, it’s not as hard as you expect. Looks like you did great!
Yep, I would have prefered a darker chocolate too.
Great job.
“Take a risk and challenge yourself.” Now that’s definitely a motto to live by. Very nicely done Denise!
I think it looks great! But I agree, a darker chocolate would have been nice.
The first picture is insanely appealing. Like a never ending chocolate and caramel tart. Yum!
Love xxx
- fanny
I love that last picture! Well done.
Love the pics. They all look extremely appetizing!
Denise, those feedbacks are incredible! Tks for sharing with us!
And I would like to try it again, too, with dark chocolate.
Ha, and my mousse was too cold since I made it the day before but didn’t spread it until the next….
Well done Daring Baker!
Great job! I love the photos (and the dinner guest who said it was f’ing great!)
You did a great job! Your tart looks fabulous!
I agree dark chocolate would be great. You’ll just ahve to make it again! Looks great.
Wouldn’t it be fun to see a bunch of these next week made with dark chocolate…No I am traveling and No I will not. But it would be fun.
It looks divine and does taste plenty good. One of my testers labeled it orgasmic!
Well done!
I love the reflection in your first photograph. And I share your pride in your success with this challenge… well done!
Great job on your second challenge!! Love the tart pictures