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.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add the egg yolks and cold water to the mixture, and gently bring it together into a dough. Do not overwork.

Step 4

Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch tart pan.

Step 6

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit the tart pan. Gently press it into the pan, trimming any overhang.

Step 7

Prick the base all over with a fork, line it with parchment paper, and fill it with baking beans or rice to blind bake.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

For the filling, chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Whisk the chocolate and cream until smooth and glossy. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 12

Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts into the base of the cooled tart shell.

Step 13

Pour the chocolate filling over the hazelnuts, smoothing the surface with a spatula.

Step 14

Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.

Step 15

Optional: Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt before serving for a balance of flavors.

Step 16

Slice and serve the tart as a luxurious dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(843.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3807.6

Total Fat 265.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 156.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 842.7mg	0%
Sodium 283.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 296.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 98.1g
Protein 42.7g	0%

Vitamin D 36.6IU	0%
Calcium 247.8mg	0%
Iron 34.1mg	0%
Potassium 1717.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.8%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 31.6%