Three words: chocolate hazelnut tart. If you’re a fan of all things Nutella like I am, trust me when I say that you need this tart in your life. It’s also the ultimate make-you-feel-better dessert (unless you have a nut allergy, in which case it might instead land you in the hospital). Tired? This tart will give you the extra oomph that only a sugar high can. Got dumped? It will catch your tears while you sob (warning: tears may over salt the tart, so adjust recipe accordingly). Over worked? It will provide a delicious break and pro tip: if you share with coworkers, no one will care that you’re slacking. Seriously amigos, try this chocolate hazelnut tart. I found the original recipe on the Food Network and adjusted it to make it slightly easier so no excuses!
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Here’s what you’ll need:
For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup hazelnuts
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- Pinch of salt (unless it a break-up tart – then salt with tears)
- ⅓ cup butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread
- ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
Here’s what you’ll do:
- In a skillet, toast the hazelnuts over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Transfer ⅓ cup of hazelnuts to a food processor and set aside the remaining hazelnuts (you’ll need them for garnish later). Add flour, sugar and salt and pulse until the nuts have become a flour-like consistency. Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture is well combined. Add beaten egg and vanilla and pulse until the dough comes together.
- In a 9 inch tart pan with a removable bottom, press the dough into the bottom and sides evenly. Prick the bottom all over with a fork. Refrigerate about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the dough until edges are golden, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
- Whisk cornstarch into ¼ cup of whipping cream. Set aside. Combine the remaining 1 ¾ cups whipping cream, chocolate-hazelnut spread, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan. Whisk in cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once mixture starts to boil, stir constantly until thickened. Pour into the crust evenly. Refrigerate until set and top with reserved hazelnuts. Enjoy!
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