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Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Tart with Caramel

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If you love dark chocolate as I do, this creamy Chocolate Gluten Free Chocolate Tart with a Caramel Drizzle is going to be fun to make.

Thick dark chocolate custard in a chocolate almond crust is a chocolate lovers’ dream dessert. Get ready for lots of decadent chocolate desserts with these gluten free chocolate dessert recipes.

Chocolate Caramel Gluten Free Tart on a paper bag. Caramel is drizzled down the sides of the tart.

Why Dark Chocolate is The Best for Tarts

I am a die-hard chocoholic.

It can’t help! Lead me to the chocolate!! The good news is that I am picky about my chocolate. Who could ever say no to a high-quality dark chocolate? There are so many types of chocolate, but I will always lean towards the darker chocolates.

That is why I am so excited to share this chocolate tart recipe with you.

(There are several AMAZING tart recipes on my blog, so dive right in! Raw Strawberry Tarts and Gluten Free Maple Ginger Butternut Squash with White Chocolate are two of my favorites.)

This gluten free tart is filled with smooth dark chocolate, with a chocolate coconut crust.

A slice of Chocolate Caramel Gluten Free Tart on a white plate with the tart in the background

(This is NOT a sponsored post, but I definitely will say I am in love with these Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers. They melt so easily and taste great in so many chocolate dishes.)

It is hard to eat just one slice of this decadent chocolate tart…especially for my teens. This was quite the “welcome back” treat for them when they got home from school LOL.

If you have ever wondered how to make a gluten free tart, this recipe is a great “starter” recipe so you can see the steps and how easy tart desserts can be.

At least they left a slice for Mr. Fearless Dining.

Gluten Free Chocolate Caramel Tart slice on a plate

This creamy gluten free tart is perfect for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or anytime you are craving chocolate.

Can you freeze a chocolate tart?

The answer is yes, you can. It may be easier to freeze this tart whole, then cut it after it has been thawed out.

Gluten Free Tart Crust Variations

You will love how easy this gluten free tart crust is to make. If you think a chocolate crust is too much chocolate, here are a few other ideas:

  1. Make a graham cracker crust like in these Gluten Free Brownie S’mores Tarts recipe.
  2. You can make more of a pie crust like in this Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart recipe.
  3. Try an almond coconut crust like in this Caramel Apple Tart recipe.

Can you use milk chocolate or white chocolate for this recipe?

Yes, you can easily use other brands of chocolate. I recommend using dark chocolate as it tastes amazing with the chocolate crust. Just make sure the chocolate you use melts smoothly.

You will want to pick up the ingredients to make this recipe, so here is a handy shopping list:

  • Almond flour
  • Gluten free flour blend
  • Unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Chocolate
  • Cocoa powder
  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Heavy cream
  • Eggs

Can this chocolate tart be made nut-free?

You can definitely make this tart nut-free. Since you won’t be able to use almond flour in the crust, use 1/2 cup gluten free flour and omit the almond flour.

Steps to make this gluten free chocolate tart recipe:

melting chocolate in a saucepan

In a saucepan, melt the chocolate with heavy cream and butter. Cook over low heat and whisk to blend. Stir frequently to avoid clumps.

pressing the crust into a tart pan

In a large bowl, add all of the crust ingredients. Mix well. Press the crust ingredients into a greased tart pan. Use your fingers to press it down so that it compacts. Bake the crust for 10 minutes to set.

Pour the chocolate into the crust and bake at 350F degrees for an additional 20 minutes.

How do you know when the chocolate tart is fully baked?

Your tart is ready when the middle looks solid. Cool on a cooling rack.

When the chocolate tart has cooled, you can drizzle on the caramel.

More Chocolate Tart Topping Ideas:

  • Whipped Cream
  • Dulce Leche
  • Hot Fudge
  • Chocolate Shavings

Tools You Need To Make This Gluten Free Tart Recipe:

  1. Tart pan. These are so handy. The bottom pushes up so you can get the tart out easily.
  2. Almond flour. This flour is so good when mixed with cocoa powder for the crust.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Caramel Tart

Gluten Free Chocolate Caramel Tart

Yield: 8 slices
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

The best gluten free chocolate caramel tart recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup gluten free flour blend, (*Note, my flour blend has xanthan gum included. If yours doesn't, add 1 teaspoon.)
  • 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/4 cup Ghirardelli cocoa
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a small pot, heat cream and melting chocolate on low heat.
  3. Stir occasionally.
  4. When the chocolate is melted, remove from heat.
  5. Spray coconut oil in a tart pan to prevent sticking.
  6. In a large bowl, add almond flour, gluten free flour, sugar, cocoa, and coconut.
  7. Whisk to blend.
  8. Stir in melted butter and mix.
  9. Pour crust into tart pan and press along the edges to line pan with crust.
  10. Bake crust for 10 minutes and then remove from the oven.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk egg.
  12. Add a tiny bit of hot chocolate mixture while whisking to temper the egg into the mixture.
  13. Add the rest of the egg and whisk.
  14. Add this back into the melted chocolate.
  15. Pour chocolate cream mixture on top of the crust and bake an additional 20 minutes.
  16. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  17. Drizzle caramel sauce on top. (I use Trader Joe's)
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: g
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 489Saturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 98mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 7g
**If your gluten free flour blend doesn't include Xanthan Gum, please add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon! **Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
© Sandi Gaertner
Cuisine: American / Category: Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

 

 

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  3. Helena

    I am sure making this chocolate caramel tart is going to be fun because I love dark chocolate. I buy a few bars every week and make sure to use them everywhere I can 🙂 Your tart looks delicious and the texture is incredible!

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  6. Donna Boswell

    Hi, read this recipe very carefully several times. Want to make it for a work colleague that needs gluten free for our monthly birthday celebrations. I cannot find what temperature to set the oven at. My guess would be 350 but would like to confirm please. Thanks

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      Hi Donna, You are absolutely right, the oven temperature is 350 degrees. Thank you so much for pointing this out. I will add this in to clarify.

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  9. Aena | Scrambled Chefs

    I’m such a dark chocolate fan too!! I LOVE dark chocolate anything. Since you’ve raved about Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers, I think I need to go out and get them – they definitely sound like something I’ll love 😀 While I’m at it, I’ll make this recipe too and have it all for myself 😀

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  10. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

    I’m one of those people who think gluten free food cannot be pretty and every time, literally every time I visit your blog, I’m proven wrong! How gorgeous us this tart? And Caramel and chocolate in one bite? I’m coming over!

    Reply

  11. Meghan | Fox and Briar

    Yesss, I am pretty sure I DO love chocolate as much as you do – I can’t get enough of it! This tart is totally gorgeous and I love the caramel drizzle!

    Reply

  12. swayam

    I have never made anything with almond flour? Is it the same as almond meal ?? Yes the tarts looks so good! You had me at Ghirardelli Sandi!! I loveeee chocolate and caramel together

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      Almond flour is a finer grind than almond meal so it has a better texture 🙂 Thank you for your comment.

      Reply

  13. Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake

    This tart looks soooo good, all that chocolate!!! And the caramel drizzle is perfect.
    The kids wouldn’t get a look in with me around haha!

    Pinning and sharing!

    Reply

  14. Bam's Kitchen

    Death by chocolate is always the way to go… loving this delicious little recipe. I bet family might not even notice that it is gluten free.

    Reply

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