Description
This Nutella tart features a rich chocolate crust filled with a creamy Nutella ganache and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. It’s a decadent and elegant dessert perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (156g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2–3 tbsp ice water
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (150g) Nutella
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 oz (85g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp (30g) light corn syrup
- 2 oz (56g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
- In a food processor, pulse flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt to combine.
- Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and 2 tbsp ice water. Pulse until dough begins to come together, adding more water if needed.
- Press dough into the bottom and up sides of tart pan. Prick bottom with a fork and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Bake crust for 18–20 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and add Nutella, chopped chocolate, vanilla, and salt. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and refrigerate for 1 hour until set.
- For the glaze, heat 1/3 cup heavy cream and corn syrup in a saucepan until simmering. Remove from heat and add 2 oz chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour glaze over chilled tart and spread evenly. Chill for another hour before serving.
Notes
- The tart can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Use a sharp knife to slice cleanly for serving.
- Top with chopped hazelnuts or whipped cream for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
