Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Tart Recipe

This Chocolate Hazelnut Tart Recipe combines rich chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts for a delightful dessert. The tart features a buttery crust filled with a smooth chocolate ganache and topped with toasted hazelnuts, making it a perfect treat for special occasions or a sweet ending to any meal.

The preparation is straightforward, and the result is an impressive dessert that will satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.

Indulgent Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

This dessert features a crisp tart shell filled with a luscious chocolate ganache made from high-quality chocolate and cream, complemented by the nutty flavor of hazelnuts. The recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and chill, serving 8 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
Extra hazelnuts for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Make the Tart Crust: In a food processor, combine flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and pulse until the dough comes together. Press the dough into a tart pan and chill for 30 minutes.
Pre-bake the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the chilled crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove weights and parchment and bake for an additional 10 minutes until set. Let cool.
Prepare the Ganache: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
Assemble the Tart: Pour the chocolate ganache into the cooled tart shell, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts on top and let the tart set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Chill and Serve: For a firmer texture, refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour before slicing. Garnish with additional hazelnuts if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.