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Hazelnut, chocolate and salted caramel tart

17/11/2023

Here is a delicious recipe for a tart with hazelnuts, chocolate, and salted caramel, a tasty combination that will satisfy sweet lovers with a hint of savory.

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 300 g of type 00 flour
  • 150 g of cold butter, cubed
  • 100 g of powdered sugar
  • 50 g of finely chopped hazelnuts
  • 1 large egg
  • A pinch of salt

For the filling:

  • 200 g of dark chocolate
  • 200 ml of fresh cream
  • 50 g of butter

For the salted caramel:

  • 200 g of sugar
  • 90 g of room temperature butter
  • 120 ml of fresh cream
  • 1 teaspoon of coarse salt

Preparation

  1. Start with the base of the tart: in a bowl, mix the flour with the powdered sugar, chopped hazelnuts, and salt. Add the butter and work the mixture until it has a sandy consistency.
  2. Add the egg and knead until it forms a ball. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  4. Roll out the dough into an even layer and line a previously buttered tart pan with it. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden. Let it cool completely.
  5. For the filling, chop the chocolate and place it in a bowl. Bring the cream to a boil and pour it over the chocolate. Let it sit for a minute and then stir until it becomes a smooth ganache. Add the butter in pieces and mix until it is completely melted. Pour the ganache over the tart base and let it cool and set.
  6. For the salted caramel, dissolve the sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat until you get a golden caramel. Carefully add the butter in pieces, stirring well. Pour in the fresh cream and continue stirring until the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and add the salt.
  7. Pour the salted caramel over the chocolate ganache, let it cool, and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

The hazelnut, chocolate, and salted caramel tart is a dessert with multiple textures and flavors that blend harmoniously. With its structured and balanced body, it is ideal to conclude a meal or for a special occasion.

Curiosity

Salted caramel is a preparation that originates from Brittany in France, where the use of salted butter is very common. Its popularity has grown internationally in recent years, becoming a real trend in the world of pastry.

Hazelnut, chocolate and salted caramel tart