Chocolate Hazelnut Tart Recipe In 4 Easy Steps: Christmas Dessert Idea

Chocolate and hazelnut go together perfectly for a decadent dessert. If you love the taste of Nutella, this is the dessert you’ve got to try. Everyone love the flaky pie crust that brings the warm chocolate center together for incredible flavor. This Chocolate Hazelnut Tart recipe is only four easy steps from start to finish. It makes the perfect Christmas dessert option, but I’d eat it all year round without complaints too!

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Tips For Making Tart Recipes

Traditionally, the difference between a tart and a pie boils down to the crust. A pie crust is buttery and flakey, while the tart is more of a cookie crust. I used a pie crust for time saving purposes in this recipe. I feel like you get the same flavors with half of the effort. It’s a modern twist, but worth it when you’re a beginner baker.

This Chocolate Hazelnut Tart recipe saves time by using a store-bought pie crust. Certainly, you can make your own crust if you prefer. I’ve never had a problem with soggy crusts, but it’s a complain that many people have about tart recipes. To fix that, you can pre-bake the pie crust for a few minutes prior to filling. If you do decide to use a store-bought crust, you shouldn’t need to do that.

If you want to prevent the pie crust edges from over-browning, cover the edges with aluminum foil after 15 minutes of baking.

How To Make This Chocolate Hazelnut Tart Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10 minutes.

Line 10 inch tart pan with unbaked pie crust. In a small bowl, add 4 ounces of chocolate, cocoa powder, and butter. 

Microwave for one minute, stir, and then 30-second increments until chocolate has completely melted. Let cool.

Mix the remaining ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Stir in the chocolate and hazelnuts.

Pour into the prepared crust. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

Top with whipped cream and a cherry, or serve next to vanilla ice cream.

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