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Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

Easy Chocolate Hazelnut Tart – No-Bake Bliss Awaits

This No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Tart is a quick yet impressive dessert, perfect for chocolate and hazelnut lovers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Swap for vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 1/2 cups Biscuit Crumb (Digestive/Graham Cracker) Crush nuts for a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Ground Hazelnuts Can be substituted with almond flour.
For the Ganache Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (36% fat) Avoid low-fat varieties to maintain the right texture.
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate (Callebaut) Opt for chocolate with high cocoa content.
  • 1/2 cup Hazelnut Butter Homemade versions are simple to make.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Hazelnuts Add just before serving.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • food processor
  • tart pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Offset Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds, then let it cool slightly.
  2. In a food processor, combine 1 ½ cups of biscuit crumbs and ½ cup of ground hazelnuts. Blend with melted butter and a pinch of salt until it holds together.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of an 8-inch tart pan. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan until it simmers. Remove from heat.
  5. Chop 8 ounces of dark chocolate and add it to a mixing bowl with ½ cup of hazelnut butter. Pour in the hot cream and stir until blended.
  6. Pour the ganache filling into the chilled tart shell and spread evenly with an offset spatula.
  7. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
  8. Once set, remove from the pan and garnish with roasted hazelnuts before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients and be patient with chilling time for perfect texture.

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