Umami Chocolate Miso Caramel Tartlets

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Arrange the pre-made tartlet shells on a baking sheet.

   ~2 min
3. 3

   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.

   ~3 min
4. 4

   Add the granulated sugar to the melted butter and stir until it begins to dissolve and turn amber, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.

   ~7 min
5. 5

   Carefully whisk in the white miso paste until fully incorporated.

   ~1 min
6. 6

   Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Continue to cook and stir until the caramel is smooth and thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

   ~5 min
7. 7

   Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chopped dark chocolate and stir until completely melted and the caramel is glossy.

   ~2 min
8. 8

   Stir in the sea salt.

9. 9

   Carefully spoon the miso caramel filling into the pre-baked tartlet shells.

   ~5 min
10. 10

    Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the caramel are slightly set but the center is still a little soft. The caramel will continue to set as it cools.

    ~12 min
11. 11

    Let the tartlets cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

    ~20 min