"When I was little, my grandpa always had a bag of caramels in his truck and a few in his pocket. Whether we were camping or going to a movie, I enjoyed sharing caramels with him. Now I try to put caramel in as many of my desserts as possible, including this sweet and salty tart. —Leah Tackitt, Austin, Texas..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups crushed chocolate wafers (about 30 wafers)
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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CARAMEL:
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons butter, cubed
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Dash salt
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FILLING:
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2 cups dark chocolate chips
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3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon large-crystal sea salt