Chocolate Hazelnut Tart the Best You Ever Had
Experience pure decadence with "Chocolate Hazelnut Tart: The Best You Ever Had," a luscious dessert that combines a buttery, golden tart crust with a silky dark chocolate ganache and the irresistible crunch of toasted hazelnuts. This show-stopping tart is surprisingly simple to make, featuring an elegant balance of textures and flavors, heightened by a hint of vanilla and optional sea salt for sophistication. Perfect for dinner parties or indulgent weekends, this rich and creamy treat delivers a gourmet experience in every bite. With minimal prep time and ingredients like premium dark chocolate and toasted hazelnuts, this tart is your go-to recipe for chocolate lovers and fans of elegant desserts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 75 grams hazelnuts (toasted and chopped)
- 200 grams dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa)
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 25 grams unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Add the egg yolks and cold water to the mixture, and gently bring it together into a dough. Do not overwork.
Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch tart pan.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit the tart pan. Gently press it into the pan, trimming any overhang.
Prick the base all over with a fork, line it with parchment paper, and fill it with baking beans or rice to blind bake.
Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then remove the paper and beans, and bake for another 10 minutes or until golden and fully cooked. Let it cool completely.
For the filling, chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.
Whisk the chocolate and cream until smooth and glossy. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts into the base of the cooled tart shell.
Pour the chocolate filling over the hazelnuts, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.
Optional: Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt before serving for a balance of flavors.
Slice and serve the tart as a luxurious dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 265.4 g | 340% | |
| Saturated Fat | 156.3 g | 782% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 843 mg | 281% | |
| Sodium | 283 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.1 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.1 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 34.1 mg | 189% | |
| Potassium | 1718 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
