Dulce de Leche Caramel Tarts. So simple, so easy. Only 5 common ingredients and a very easy method is all it takes to make these rich, buttery, utterly irresistible mini tarts.

Dulce de Leche Caramel Tarts using Sweet Short Crust Pastry
Recently on Rock Recipes, we have posted two new versatile recipe ideas. We’ve shown how to easily make a thick dulce de leche caramel, for use in plenty of ways from ice cream sundaes to filling a cake.
We also just posted a recipe and detailed instructions for making Sweet Shortcrust Pastry. That pastry is so versatile and can be used in pies, turnovers, or in perfect little tarts like these.

Place dough on well floured board.
It’s also a very easy and forgiving pastry dough that works beautifully in these mini tarts. The rich caramel and buttery pastry are a marriage made in heaven.
For search purposes, and to centralize both recipes into one recipe idea, I have posted this caramel tarts recipe for easy use.

3 and a half inch cookie cutters are the perfect size to make mini tart shells
Dulche de Leche Caramel Tarts, they come with a history.
This was actually how I first tasted that rich caramel made from sweetened condensed milk many years ago. It was while visiting friends in the Bonavista North area of the province.
It seemed every gathering I went to there, where food was being served, had these little mini tarts or even a full pie sized tart to cut in slices. I fell immediately in love.

Sweet Shortcrust pastry tart shells ready for the oven.
In truth, I have been making these for years but honestly, not very often.
First, anything in pastry is an instant attraction for me. That, coupled with that incredible filling and well, …I really can’t be trusted not to eat far too many of them.

Sweet Shortcrust Pastry shells just out of the oven.
My will power is above average for most sweets, probably because they are pretty common in this house. I can have a single serving and move on or even just a few bites to sample on many occasions.
Not with these little beauties though.
Be warned. They are seriously that incredibly good!

Two Caramel Dulche de leche caramel tarts using 2 different pastry recipes.

Sweet Shortcrust Pastry and all Butter pastry tarts.
These photo demonstrate the difference in the two types of pastry. You can always use any favourite pastry to make these indulgent little tarts.
If you liked this recipe, be sure to check out another classic based upon Tim Horton’s Strawberry Custard Tarts.
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Dulce de Leche Caramel Tarts. So simple, so easy. Only 5 common ingredients and a very easy method is all it takes to make these rich, buttery, utterly irresistible mini tarts. The pastry recipe will make 2 rounds of dough. I can be frozen for later use. The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only. Exact accuracy is not guaranteed. For recipes where all ingredients may not be used entirely, such as those with coatings on meats, or with sauces or dressings for example, calorie & nutritional values per serving will likely be somewhat lower than indicated. Caramel Dulce de Leche made from Sweetened Condensed Milk. Ah oh so easy way to make either a dulce de leche sauce or a more thick set caramel with so many delicious uses. For a more sauce like consistency, for sundaes and desserts, cut the time back to 90 to 120 minutes depending upon how dark and thick you want the sauce. Experiment by making it a few times to get your own perfect sauce consistency and colour. The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only. Exact accuracy is not guaranteed. For recipes where all ingredients may not be used entirely, such as those with coatings on meats, or with sauces or dressings for example, calorie & nutritional values per serving will likely be somewhat lower than indicated. How to make Sweet Short Crust Pastry. A practically foolproof pastry recipe that you can completely make in a food processor, if you like. Perfect for tarts, turnovers and pies. 350 grams plain flour 200 grams cold butter (salted) 50 grams icing sugar (powdered sugar) 2 egg yolks 2 tbsp cold water The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only. Exact accuracy is not guaranteed. For recipes where all ingredients may not be used entirely, such as those with coatings on meats, or with sauces or dressings for example, calorie & nutritional values per serving will likely be somewhat lower than indicated.
Dulce de Leche Caramel Tarts
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
24
Serving Size
1 tart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 20mgSodium 41mgCarbohydrates 14gFiber 0gSugar 9gProtein 2g
How to make Caramel Dulce de Leche from Sweetened Condensed Milk
Ingredients
Instructions
IMPORTANT. Do NOT let the pot run dry. This can cause the can to expand and possibly burst open. Do NOT walk away from this as it boils. Monitor it closely to make sure the cans are always fully submerged and just gently simmering. I set a timer for every 30 minutes or so to check it.
Using a quite deep pot is a good idea as well, so it can hold more water.
Follow the instructions fully and you will have no issues with it at all.Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
20
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 7mgSodium 25mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 0gSugar 11gProtein 2g
How to make Sweet Short Crust Pastry
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
24
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 33mgSodium 54mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 2g
debbie larson
Friday 2nd of October 2020
Hello Barry. I too have been doing delicious caramel like this for years. It's the best! My sons loved it when we sat outside on a beautiful fall day with a bowl of Macintosh apples fresh picked and cut into wedges for dipping into the beautiful smooth caramel. However, the Eagle Brand website warns against 'cooking the can' the way you do and the way I still do too. Do you have an opinion on this? Thanks, debbie
Judy
Friday 2nd of October 2020
DITTO what Gail said regarding when to add the sugar.
Gail
Thursday 26th of March 2020
Barry, when do you add the icing sugar to the dough recipe. Is it pulsed with the flour and butter? OR added with the egg yolks and water?
MaryAnn Olleck
Monday 16th of March 2020
How long does the caramel keep in the fridge?
Valerie
Saturday 14th of March 2020
Caramel tarts are a Bonavista Bay specialty. I make them all the time for my children as my nan did for me. She always sprinkled a little coconut on top. The boiled caramel also keeps in the unopened can if you want to boil more than one can at a time as I always do. Great to see this recipe shared!