Chocolate-Hazelnut Tart

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 2 cups hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a food processor, pulse flour, butter, sugar, and salt until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add ice water and process until dough comes together in a ball.
4. Roll out dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press dough into pan and trim the edges.
5. Bake crust for 15 minutes.
6. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the crust.
7. In a medium saucepan, heat heavy cream until steaming. Remove from heat and add chocolate, stirring until smooth and melted.
8. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
9. Add chocolate mixture to egg mixture and whisk until combined.
10. Pour mixture over hazelnuts in the tart pan.
11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until filling is set.
12. Cool completely before serving.

Serving suggestions:

This Chocolate-Hazelnut Tart is best served chilled with a dollop of whipped cream on top. It makes for a decadent dessert and is perfect for entertaining guests.

Verdict:

This Chocolate-Hazelnut Tart is perfect for chocolate lovers! The combination of hazelnuts and chocolate makes for a rich and indulgent dessert that is sure to impress. The tart crust is buttery and crumbly, while the filling is silky smooth and chocolatey. This tart is not for the faint of heart – it’s definitely a showstopper!