SAEDNEWS: The chocolate tart with hazelnut crust is a popular dessert featuring a crisp and biscuit-like tart crust paired with a rich chocolate filling. This international treat can be filled with a variety of ingredients such as cream, custard, ganache, or fruits.
The most important part of making a tart is preparing its crust, which remains flat and does not puff up during baking. The following recipe teaches you how to make a chocolate tart with a hazelnut crust, ensuring a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Chopped hazelnuts: 1 cup
Flour: 1 cup
Sugar: 2 tablespoons
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Cold, diced butter: 1/2 cup
Cold water: 3 tablespoons
Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
Whipped cream: 2 cups
Chocolate cream: 3/4 cup
Salt: 1/8 teaspoon
Vanilla powder: 1 teaspoon
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Spread 3/4 cup of chopped hazelnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toast them in the oven for 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Place the toasted hazelnuts, flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Blend until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Add the cold, diced butter to the processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gradually add cold water, gently kneading until a soft dough forms. If needed, add a little more water to bring the dough together.
Lightly grease a tart pan and press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides, ensuring an even thickness.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
In a bowl, mix half of the whipped cream with the cornstarch.
In a saucepan, heat the remaining whipped cream, chocolate cream, and salt over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens slightly. Be careful not to boil the mixture.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Once both the crust and filling are cool, pour the chocolate filling into the prepared crust and spread it evenly.
Place the tart in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours to set.
Before serving, garnish the tart with the remaining toasted hazelnuts.
Slice and serve this rich and decadent dessert to your guests.
For a smoother filling, use high-quality chocolate cream.
The tart crust can also be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
Experiment with decorations such as fresh berries, shaved chocolate, or edible gold flakes for an elegant touch.
Enjoy this delightful chocolate tart with hazelnut crust, a treat sure to impress at any gathering!
