Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPut oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
Invert bottom of springform pan (so that turned-up edge is underneath for easier removal of tart) and close side of pan onto bottom.
Stir together crumbs, butter, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then press onto bottom of springform pan.
Bake crust in lower third of oven 7 minutes, then cool crust in springform pan on a rack.
While crust bakes, toast hazelnuts in a shallow baking pan in upper third of oven, stirring once, until golden, about 7 minutes.
Transfer to a plate and cool to room temperature.
Bring cream to a boil in a 1- to 2-quart saucepan, then pour over chocolate in a heatproof bowl, whisking until chocolate is melted and smooth.
Whisk in chocolate-hazelnut spread until combined, then whisk in nuts and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Pour filling onto cooled crust and put in freezer until just set, about 25 minutes. (Tart should not be frozen.) Remove side of pan before serving tart.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.