Chocolate hazelnut tart is a popular French dessert that is made with a tart crust and a layer of chocolate and hazelnuts. It is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
History of Chocolate Tart:
The history of chocolate tart dates back to the 18th century in France, when chocolate was a rare and expensive ingredient. Chocolate was used as a filling for the traditional tart to give it a rich and creamy flavor.
Popularity of Chocolate Tart:
Over time, chocolate tart has become a popular dessert worldwide. Many variations of chocolate tart have been developed, with nuts, caramel, or fruits added to enhance the flavor. Different versions such as dark chocolate tart, white chocolate tart, and mixed chocolate tart have also been created.
How to Serve Chocolate Tart:
Chocolate tart can be served as is or with additions like strawberry sauce, whipped cream, or ice cream. It is a wonderful dessert for special occasions or to be enjoyed at any time.
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart Recipe
Ingredients:
1 pre-made tart crust (or you can make your own crust)
200g dark chocolate, chopped
100g hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
200ml heavy cream
50g unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
If using a pre-made tart crust, follow the instructions for blind baking or pre-baking the crust. If you are
making your own tart crust, prepare and bake it according to your chosen recipe.
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat.
Add the chopped dark chocolate and butter to the hot cream. Let it sit for a minute to allow the heat to
melt the chocolate and butter. Then, stir until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
Add the sugar and a pinch of salt to the chocolate mixture. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Sprinkle the chopped toasted hazelnuts onto the bottom of the pre-baked tart crust.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the hazelnuts, spreading it evenly.
Place the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate filling is set.
Once the tart is firm, remove it from the refrigerator. You can garnish it with additional chopped
hazelnuts or a dusting of cocoa powder, if desired.
Serve the chocolate hazelnut tart at room temperature. It can be enjoyed as is or with a dollop of
whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
