Hazelnut Tart with Fig Jam

I’ll be happy to help you prepare a delicious hazelnut tart with fig jam. You will see, the contrast between the creaminess of the hazelnuts and the sweetness of the figs is simply fantastic! Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

For the hazelnut shortcrust pastry:

• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 100 g of finely ground hazelnuts
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 g of cold butter, diced
• 1 large egg
• A pinch of salt

For the filling:

• Fig jam, about 300 g

To decorate:

• Whole or halved hazelnuts to decorate
• Icing sugar (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by preparing the hazelnut shortcrust pastry. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the ground hazelnuts, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add the cold, diced butter and start to knead with your fingertips until you get a sandy mixture.

2. Add the egg and quickly work the dough until it forms a smooth ball. Wrap the pastry in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

3. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

4. Roll out the pastry with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 5 mm. Carefully transfer the dough to a previously buttered and floured tart pan, ensuring to line the bottom and sides well.

5. Pour the fig jam over the tart base and level it with a spatula or spoon.

6. If you like, you can decorate the surface of the tart with whole or halved hazelnuts, pressing them lightly into the jam.

7. Bake the tart for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are golden and the jam is slightly caramelized.

8. Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool before dusting with icing sugar, if desired.

Curiosity

The tart is a classic of Italian patisserie, and the addition of hazelnuts pays homage to the culinary traditions of Piedmont, known for its excellent production of these nuts. The fig jam, with its sweet and slightly spiced flavor, will wonderfully complement the rusticity of the hazelnut pastry. Enjoy your meal!