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Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlets

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Decadent mini tartlets with a rich dark chocolate ganache center, buttery crust, and a crunchy topping of toasted hazelnuts and chocolate shavings. These Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlets are an elegant, indulgent dessert for any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1–2 tbsp ice water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz dark chocolate (70%), chopped
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • Dark chocolate shavings or curls (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini tart pan or tartlet tins.
  2. In a food processor, pulse flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture forms fine crumbs.
  3. Add egg yolk and ice water gradually until dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  4. Press dough into tartlet pans and chill for 15 minutes.
  5. Bake tart shells for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  6. To make ganache, heat cream in a small saucepan until steaming (not boiling).
  7. Pour over chopped dark chocolate in a bowl and let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
  8. Stir in butter and vanilla extract. Let ganache cool slightly before using.
  9. Pour ganache into the cooled tart shells.
  10. Top with chopped toasted hazelnuts and chocolate shavings.
  11. Chill for at least 1 hour or until ganache is set.
  12. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast hazelnuts in a dry skillet for 5–7 minutes for extra depth of flavor.
  • These tartlets can be made a day ahead and stored chilled until ready to serve.

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Keywords: dark chocolate tart, hazelnut dessert, mini tartlets, chocolate ganache tart, elegant dessert

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