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Chocolate Caramel Tart with Coconut Macaroon Crust – with 15 Macaroon recipes

Published: May 31, 2018 | Updated: September 15, 2019 | By Ashlee

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An easy to make decadent coconut macaroon tart crust filled with a soft homemade caramel and topped with a dark chocolate ganache

caramel chocolate macaroon tart recipe

Last year I made the most amazing pistachio cheesecake with a coconut macaroon crust and it was amazing! I knew I had to use the coconut macaroon crust again.

When we decided to celebrate National Macaroon Day this year I figured now was my chance.  I debated what filling to do this time (of COURSE I’m going to use it again with more fillings) but ooey gooey caramel filling was just too good not to use.

This caramel and chocolate filling would also be amazing with a crunchy shortbread crust to balance the softness of the filling.  But for now I will say the coconut macaroon crust is just delicious.

coconut macaroon crust

Tips for making a coconut macaroon crust

  • use finely shredded coconut – so you don’t get stringy coconut as you bite
  • don’t use sweetened coconut – to control the sweet level
  • if you only have classic grocery store sweetened coconut shred it finely in a food processor and use less sugar in the crust.
  • use a parchment circle in the bottom of the tart pan and make sure to use some non stick baking spray on the outer edges to make sure the tart comes out of the pan easily
  • use dried beans to weigh down the crust during the blind bake – they are cheaper than buying expensive pie weights
  • when you take out the beans to finish the blind bake don’t forget to cover the edge of the crust with some foil since it will be very dark but you want to crisp up the center of the crust

How to make a Coconut Macaroon Crust filled with Soft Caramel and topped with dark Chocolate Ganache

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chocolate caramel macaroon tart

chocolate caramel tart with coconut macaroon crust

An easy to make decadent coconut macaroon tart crust filled with a soft homemade caramel and topped with a dark chocolate ganache
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 58 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Ashlee Marie
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Ingredients

Coconut Macaroon Crust

  • 1/2 C granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 C shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 2 Lrg egg whites

Soft Caramel Layer

  • 1/3 C butter
  • 1/3 lbs light brown sugar packed
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 C light corn syrup
  • 2 oz heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1/2 C heavy whipping cream
  • 5 oz dark chocolate wafers
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Instructions

Coconut Macaroon Crust

  • preheat the overn to 375
  • whisk the sugar, flour and coconut
  • add the egg whites and whisk until blended
  • press into the bottom of a 9 inch tart pan and up the sides
  • use foil to hold the macaroon dough into place and fill with pie weights (or dried beans)
  • bake for 9 mins and then pull out the foil and weights
  • bake another 9 mins until the crust is done cooking - and slightly golden
  • let cool

Soft Caramel Layer

  • In a large saucepan dissolve the brown sugar and salt in the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the Karo syrup and mix
  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk in and stir.
  • Boil the mixture over medium heat until it hits 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer (remember candy temperatures are listed as sea level degree's so adjust according to your altitude - for example I lower all temperatures by 20 degrees F because I live so high up)
  • Add the vanilla and stir
  • Pour into the tart crust and let it set

Chocolate Ganache

  • place chocolate in a small bowl
  • bring the cream to a boil and pour over the chocolate
  • cover the bowl with plastic (to help hold the heat) and let sit for 5 mins
  • Stir together until smooth
  • pour over the caramel and let set

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Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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chocolate caramel tart in a coconut macaroon crust

And now it’s time to celebrate National Macaroon day recipe roundup – 15 Macaroon recipes

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Nine new macaroon recipes from the Celebrating Food Bloggers

  1. Chocolate Caramel coconut macaroon tart – HERE
  2. Macaroon Kiss Cookies – Creations by Kara
  3. Chocolate Coconut Macaroons – Pretty Providence
  4. Almond Coconut Macaroons – Savory Experiments
  5. Easy Coconut Macaroons – Real Mom Kitchen
  6. Gluten-free Macaroons – Namely Marly
  7. Coconut Macaroon Brownies – 365 Days of Slow Cooking
  8. Lemon Coconut Macaroon Cookies – Simply Stacie
  9. Pineapple Coconut Macaroon Cookie Bars – Heather Likes Food

More recipes with Coconut Macaroons

  1. Pistachio cheesecake with Coconut Macaroon crust
  2. Coconut Macaroons dipped in Chocolate

More Macaroon recipes from amazing food bloggers

  1. Strawberry coconut macaroons – Sally’s baking addiction
  2. Salted Caramel coconut macaroons – Life Love and Sugar
  3. Shortbread Macaroon Bars – Crumb Kitchen
  4. Cashew Coconut Macaroon – Will Cook for Smiles

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  1. Stacie

    June 2, 2018 at 6:40 am

    5 stars
    Oh my! This is almost too pretty to eat. I swoon over anything chocolate or caramel.

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    • Ashlee Marie

      January 4, 2020 at 2:53 am

      agreed, caramel is always something special!

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