Salted Chocolate Caramel Tart Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whole almonds, skin on
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in tablespoons and chilled
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, measured and chilled
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 8 ounces crème fraîche, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• Flaky salt, for garnish
• 10" tart pan with removable bottom