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    Home » Recipe » Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

    Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

    Published: Feb 10, 2020 · Modified: Oct 29, 2021 by Sabrina Currie · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Rich and Creamy Chocolate "Cake" for Valentines or Galentines!

    Have you tried a chocolate hazelnut tart before? Rich and creamy real chocolate filling with a delicious hazelnut crust and a sweet-tart raspberry sauce, this is the ultimate melt in your mouth dessert and a quick, easy "cake" recipe.

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    • Rich and Creamy Chocolate "Cake" for Valentines or Galentines!
    • Quick and Easy Chocolate Hazelnut Tart-Easily Made Gluten Free
    • Gluten Free, Spicy or Fruity?
    • Chocolate and Wine Pairing
    • Related Recipes
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    Quick and Easy Chocolate Hazelnut Tart-Easily Made Gluten Free

    If you follow along or know me personally, you know I don't go for fussy or lengthy recipes. I love recipes that require minimal dishes, minimal time and minimal mess with NO sacrifice to flavour or texture.

    This cake is inspired by my favourite flourless chocolate cake from Cakebread Bakery in Courtenay but in a faster, simpler form. I promise it won't disappoint!

    For the perfect fruit sauce, make Easy Homemade Strawberry Coulis or Raspberry Coulis.

    If you're looking for an easy traditional chocolate cake, try my small size Chocolate Cake Recipe or my Chocolate Almond Brownies and for something ultra easy and a little lighter, you might like these Chocolate Puff Pastries aka pain au chocolat.

    For pure hazelnut bliss, you've gotta try the super easy and delicious Hazelnut Butter!

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    Minimalist Chocolate Cake Recipe

    Gluten Free, Spicy or Fruity?

    This cake is easily made gluten-free by substituting extra hazelnuts for the flour if you have gluten sensitive people at your table. Dress it up with whipped cream or the 3 ingredient Raspberry Coulis below.

    I have also added a variation, if you like it spicy, add the chili flakes! Spicy chocolate is a Mexican classic and if you've ever tried chili with your chocolate, you'll know how delicious and mouth-watering this can be.

    The fruitiness of the pepper goes nicely with the raspberry coulis. This may not be for most kids but try it if you like a little grown up zip with your chocolate.

    Mexican Chocolate Cake With Chili
    Mexican Chocolate Cake With Chili

    Chocolate and Wine Pairing

    If you want to make a luscious dessert even better, pair it with a special drink. My ultimate favourite pairing for a chocolate dessert is a sweet Oloroso Sherry. With it's nutty, toasty flavours and sweetness, it goes really well with the bittersweet chocolate and hazelnuts.

    Of course a deep dark red wine is always welcome in the winter. A rich and peppery Syrah, a deep and dark Amarone or the less expensive ripasso are also great wine pairings.

    I have a weakness for chocolate and nuts, can you relate? For a quick chocolate cookie fix, try these easy, no bake Chocolate Almond Cookies.

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    Elegant Chocolate Tart With Raspberry Coulis

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    Cheers friends! Sabrina

    Cheers and happy cooking my Friends!

    Sabrina

    Recipe

    Quick Easy Chocolate Hazelnut Tart With Raspberry Sauce

    Chocolate Hazelnut Tart With Raspberry Coulis

    Rich and delicious, the filling is quick and easy with just chocolate and 3 other ingredients (4 if you add the chilies!) The hazelnut crust is easily made gluten free by switching out the small amount of flour for more hazelnuts. This makes 8-10 servings.
    5 from 16 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Baking, Dessert, Holiday
    Cuisine: canadian
    45 minutes
    Servings: 10 people
    Calories: 499kcal
    Author: Sabrina Currie

    Ingredients

    Hazelnut Crust

    • 1 c Hazelnuts (2 cups if you omit the flour)
    • 2 tablespoon Coconut Sugar (or regular granulated sugar)
    • 1 c All purpose Flour (use the extra hazelnuts to make this gluten free)
    • ¼ c Salted Butter, melted If using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon salt.

    Chocolate Filling

    • 2 c Whipping Cream
    • 2 tbsp Coconut Sugar (or regular granulated sugar)
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • 2 c Bittersweet or Semisweet Chocolate (chips or chopped) (about 4 oz)
    • ¼ c Salted Butter, room temperature If using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ teaspoon *Optional*Hot Pepper Flakes* If you want a Mexican spin on this cake, add in some hot pepper flakes for a spicy and delicious twist.

    Instructions

    Hazelnut Crust

    • Preheat oven to 350'F. Lightly grease or line a 9" tart pan or pie plate with parchment paper. If planning to remove from pan before serving, line bottom of baking dish with a round of parchment paper. (Alternately you can use a 9" pie plate, square baking dish or a tart pan with removable sides. This tart comes out of a removable sided tart pan easily for an elegant presentation.)
    • In a food processor, pulse nuts, sugar and salt until finely ground. Add flour and pulse until blended then add melted butter and pulse until crumbly and combined. Pour into tart pan or pie plate and press mixture evenly over bottom and about 1 inch up sides.
    • Bake on middle rack 20 min or until golden brown and let cool.

    Chocolate Filling

    • In a small saucepan, add cream, sugar, vanilla, salt and chili flakes if using and bring just to a simmer and then turn off heat.
    • Pour chocolate into hot cream and let sit 5 min. Stir gently until fully incorporated and smooth.
    • Add butter in tablespoon sized chunks and stir gently until glossy and well combined.
    • Immediately pour into crust while chocolate filling is still warm. Refrigerate uncovered at least 1 hour or overnight. (If leaving overnight, cover once cool to prevent drying out.) Serve in wedges with raspberry coulis (recipe below).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 986IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Recipe

    Fresh Fast Raspberry Coulis

    Raspberry Coulis (Raw, Vegan, Delicious!)

    Freshest, raspberriest flavour ever!
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert, Syrup
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Author: Sabrina Currie

    Ingredients

    • 2 c Raspberries
    • ⅓ c Sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Fresh)

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to food processor or blender and puree just until blended.  Don't puree too long or the seeds will start to break up and make your sauce granular. 
    • *Optional: You can strain the seeds out of the sauce with a fine mesh strainer.
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    Classically French trained cook, photographer and food stylist living on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC.

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    Comments

    1. Shailaja Desai

      February 11, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      Perfect for Valentines Day!!

      Reply
    2. shailaja Desai

      February 11, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      Looks insanely delicious!!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 14, 2020 at 9:44 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    3. Colleen

      February 11, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      5 stars
      This is a delightful recipe for Valentine's Day, and I for sure would be making it spicy. Cheers

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 14, 2020 at 9:44 am

        Awesome Colleen! I love it spicy too!

        Reply
    4. [email protected]

      February 13, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      This Chocolate Hazelnut Tart is gorgeous, Sabrina and worthy of any special event - especially Valentine’s Day. Chocolate and Hazelnut is such a wonderful pairing and the addition of fresh raspberries and raspberry coulis brings it to an epic level. Thanks so much for sharing. This will be made soon!!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 14, 2020 at 9:44 am

        Thanks Denise! I’m a sucker for a chocolate and fruit pairing, enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Bernice Hill

      February 13, 2020 at 8:58 pm

      5 stars
      Whoa. This is the perfect sweet bite. I love that I can make it easily and it still looks like I've slaved in the kitchen all day.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 14, 2020 at 9:43 am

        Totally! And thank you for your kind words 💕

        Reply
    6. Terri

      February 17, 2020 at 5:48 am

      5 stars
      An absolute show stopper!~ Fantastic photos, as usual. And I cannot believe it's gluten-free.- can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 17, 2020 at 8:55 am

        Thanks Terri! Just remember to switch out the cup of flour for an extra cup of Hazelnuts. Cheers 🙂

        Reply
    7. Maur

      February 06, 2021 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      The hazelnut tart looks splendid! Perfectly captured

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 06, 2021 at 9:38 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    8. Jessica Formicola

      February 08, 2021 at 7:37 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, this tart looks so decadent and delicious! I can't wait to make it for Valentine's Day!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 08, 2021 at 7:40 am

        Awesome Jessica! Happy Valentine’s Day!

        Reply

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