Chocolate tart with hazelnuts and honey
12 servings
90 minutes
Chocolate tart with hazelnuts and honey is a refined treat that combines a crispy base, aromatic nut layer, and delicate chocolate ganache. This dessert draws inspiration from classic French tarts but adds American boldness with honey and wine, giving it a unique depth of flavor. The crispness of the crust is complemented by the rich aroma of hazelnuts infused with honey sweetness and a hint of wine. The silky chocolate layer completes the composition, creating a balance between bitter cocoa and creamy softness. This tart will be the centerpiece at any celebration, perfectly pairing with a cup of strong coffee or a glass of dessert wine. Its velvety texture and rich flavor make it a true delight for connoisseurs of complex and sophisticated desserts.
1
Roll out the dough and place it in a 23 cm tart pan. Put it in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Shortcrust pastry: 350 g
2
Chop the hazelnuts.
- Hazelnut: 100 g
3
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
4
While the cake is baking, mix the nuts with honey and wine. Remove the cake from the oven and spread the nut layer on top. Set aside.
- Hazelnut: 100 g
- Honey: 50 g
- Sweet (dessert) wine: 2 tablespoons
5
Heat the cream with sugar, and once it starts to boil, remove from heat. Add chocolate and butter, stirring until the mixture is smooth and shiny. Pour in the milk, mix, and fill the tart base with the resulting chocolate mixture over the nut layer.
- Heavy cream 35% fat: 300 ml
- Sugar: 2 teaspoons
- 70% dark chocolate: 200 g
- Butter: 50 g
- Milk: 50 ml
6
Leave in a cool place, but not in the refrigerator, for 2 hours.