Miso Caramelized Onion and Dark Chocolate Tartlets
These exquisite tartlets offer a surprising dance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors. Silky dark chocolate ganache is paired with deeply caramelized onions infused with a hint of savory miso for an unforgettable dessert experience.

Prep Time
55 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
6
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the yellow onions.
- 2
Melt butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and caramelized.
~30 min - 3
Stir in the white miso paste and brown sugar into the caramelized onions. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
~2 min - 4
Remove the onion mixture from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 5
While the onions cool, prepare the ganache. Place dark chocolate chips in a small bowl.
- 6
Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering (do not boil).
~3 min - 7
Pour the hot cream over the dark chocolate chips. Let it sit for 1 minute, then whisk gently until smooth and glossy.
~2 min - 8
Spoon a layer of the miso caramelized onion mixture into each tartlet shell.
~1 min - 9
Pour the dark chocolate ganache over the onion layer in each tartlet shell.
~1 min - 10
Sprinkle with a few sea salt flakes.
- 11
Chill the tartlets in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to set before serving.
~10 min
Tips
- Ensure your onions are deeply caramelized for the best flavor. This process should be done slowly over medium to low heat.
- These tartlets are best served at room temperature or slightly chilled to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
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