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Caracs

Cultural Context

Caracs are a delightful Swiss dessert originating from the Geneva region, known for their rich chocolate flavor and almond crunch. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, these treats showcase the Swiss love for high-quality chocolate and pastries. Today, Caracs are popular in bakeries across Switzerland and have gained a following in other countries, often enjoyed with coffee or as a sweet snack.

SwissCHdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
200 g dark chocolate
150 g heavy cream
30 g butter
15 g glucose
fondant
sweet pastry dough

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is more accessible and less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and cost-effective.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

1

Prepare the sweet pastry dough and roll it out to 2 mm thickness.

2

Cut out rounds of dough to fit into the tartlet molds.

3

If the dough is too soft, chill it in the fridge to harden before using.

4

Place the dough into the tartlet molds, pressing it firmly against the sides and bottom.

5

Trim the excess dough from the edges with a knife.

6

Chill the tartlet shells in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up before baking.

7

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

8

Bake the tartlet shells for 10 to 12 minutes until golden.

9

While the shells are baking, prepare the ganache by measuring the cream and glucose syrup into a saucepan.

10

Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces for easier melting.

11

Add the butter to the cream in the saucepan.

12

Heat the cream mixture until it reaches a boil, then pour it over the chopped chocolate in three stages, stirring gently to combine.

13

Allow the ganache to cool slightly until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.

Cooking Techniques

creamingsiftingfoldingbaking

Equipment Needed

tartlet moldssaucepanknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggstree-nutsgluten

Also Known As

CaracCaracs de Genève

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