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    Home » Recipes » Tart Recipes

    Gluten Free Chocolate Tart with Caramel

    Published: Apr 20, 2016 · Modified: Apr 5, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 36 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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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 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.

    a whole gluten free chocolate tart sliced
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    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 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. It is one of my favorites because it is filled with smooth dark chocolate, with a chocolate coconut crust.

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

    Gluten Free Chocolate Caramel Tart slice on a plate

    This Gluten Free Maple Ginger Butternut Squash with White Chocolate is another incredible tart to try!

    Ingredient and notes:

    • Almond flour - I highly suggest using almond flour and not almond meal. Almond meal is more coarse and will make your crust isn't too grainy.
    • Gluten free flour blend - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
    • Unsweetened shredded coconut - You can use any size shreds of coconut. They come in small thin, and long curly shreds.
    • Chocolate - I used Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers, but you can also use chocolate chips.
    • Cocoa powder - There are several great gluten free cocoa powder brands. My favorites are Rodelle, Anthony's, and Ghirardelli.

    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.

    Step by step directions:

    chocolate tart steps 1 and 3 photos

    Step 1: In a saucepan, melt the chocolate with heavy cream and butter. Cook over low heat and whisk to blend. Stir frequently to avoid clumps.

    Step 2: In a large bowl, add all of the chocolate tart crust ingredients. Mix well. Press the crust ingredients into a greased tart pan.

    Step 3: Use your fingers to press the crust down into the tart pan so that it compacts. Bake the crust for 10 minutes to set.

    a chocolate tart ready to bake

    Step 4: Pour the chocolate into the crust. See the little bubbles in the photo? Gently lift and tap the pan gently onto the pan to help the bubbles pop.

    Step 5: Bake the chocolate tart at 350º F for an additional 20 minutes.

    Tips and Recipe FAQ:

    Can this 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 ½ cup gluten free flour and omit the almond flour.

    Can you freeze a 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.

    Can you use different flavors of chocolate?

    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.

    How do you know when it is 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.

    How long will this gluten free chocolate tart keep?

    This tart will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

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

    Topping Ideas:

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

    Tools:

    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.

    Recipe

    a whole gluten free chocolate tart sliced

    Gluten Free Chocolate Caramel Tart

    Sandi Gaertner
    The best gluten free chocolate caramel tart recipe
    5 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 453 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup almond flour * see note
    • ¼ cup gluten free flour blend * see note
    • ¾ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
    • 6 tablespoons butter melted
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder * see note
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
    • In a small pot, heat cream and melting chocolate on low heat.
    • Stir occasionally.
    • When the chocolate is melted, remove from heat.
    • Spray coconut oil in a tart pan to prevent sticking.
    • In a large bowl, add almond flour, gluten free flour, sugar, cocoa, and coconut.
    • Whisk to blend.
    • Stir in melted butter and mix.
    • Pour crust into tart pan and press along the edges to line pan with crust.
    • Bake crust for 10 minutes and then remove from the oven.
    • In a small bowl, whisk egg.
    • Add a tiny bit of hot chocolate mixture while whisking to temper the egg into the mixture.
    • Add the rest of the egg and whisk.
    • Add this back into the melted chocolate.
    • Pour chocolate cream mixture on top of the crust and bake an additional 20 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
    • Drizzle caramel sauce on top. (I use Trader Joe's)

    Notes

    1. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
    2. I highly suggest using almond flour and not almond meal. Almond meal is more coarse and will make your crust grainy.
    3. There are several brands of cocoa powder that are gluten free. Always read the labels! My favorites are Anthony's, Rodelle, and Ghirardelli.
    4. Use heavy cream and not half and half!
    5. This gluten free chocolate tart will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1167IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg
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    Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.

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    Comments

    1. Heidy

      September 15, 2018 at 7:07 am

      5 stars
      Chocolate and Gluten Free? This sounds like the perfect recipe for me! It will probably be a total hit at my house.

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 17, 2018 at 7:52 pm

        We think alike Heidy 🙂

        Reply
    2. David

      September 15, 2018 at 6:28 am

      5 stars
      I also go for the dark chocolate! With the caramel drizzle this tart sounds just perfect!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 17, 2018 at 7:52 pm

        Dark chocolate is definitely my favorite too David 🙂

        Reply
    3. Helena

      September 15, 2018 at 4:44 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 17, 2018 at 7:53 pm

        Thank you so much Helena...glad you are taking care of those dark chocolate cravings 🙂

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