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Nutella Tart with a Brown Butter Hazelnut Graham Cracker Crust

This easy Nutella tart is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread in a more elevated form. The creamy Nutella filling sits perfectly on a buttery, toasted hazelnut graham cracker base, giving you the ultimate balance of sweet and salty and smooth and crunchy. This is a perfect make-ahead dessert that is sure to impress!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 589kcal
Author: Tara Kringlen

Ingredients

Crust

  • ½ cup (52 grams) hazelnuts chopped
  • 1 ½ cups (155 grams) graham cracker crumbs- 10 full sheets
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons (112 grams) unsalted butter cubed

Filling

  • 8 oz (230 grams) semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 cup (296 grams) Nutella
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup (180 grams) heavy whipping cream

Nutella Whipped Cream-optional

  • ½ cup (120 grams) heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons (56 grams) Nutella

Candied Hazelnuts-optional

  • ½ cup (52 grams) hazelnuts coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon water

Instructions

Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt the butter in a small saucepan on medium-low heat until it turns a golden-brown color and has a nutty smell, about 5-7 minutes. It will foam up during this time so keep stirring and checking the color under the foam. Once it starts to turn color, don't walk away as it can burn quickly. Let the butter cool while you make the rest of the crust.
    8 tablespoons (112 grams) unsalted butter
  • Place the hazelnuts in a small pan over medium heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes until lightly toasted. They will start to smell more fragrant. Place the graham crackers, toasted hazelnuts and salt in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the slightly cooled brown butter and pulse a few times until combined.
    ½ cup (52 grams) hazelnuts, 1 ½ cups (155 grams) graham cracker crumbs- 10 full sheets, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pour the crust mixture into a 9-inch removable bottom tart pan, pressing the crust into the sides and bottom of the pan. Use the bottom of a cup to firmly press down the crust mixture. Bake the crust for about 8-10 minutes until lightly golden brown and fragrant. Allow the crust to cool while making the filling.

Filling

  • In a medium bowl, add the chopped chocolate, Nutella, vanilla extract and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium low heat until bubbles begin to form at the edges of the cream. Do not boil the cream.
    8 oz (230 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, 1 cup (296 grams) Nutella, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¾ cup (180 grams) heavy whipping cream
  • Once heated properly, pour the cream over the Nutella/chocolate mixture and place a plate or plastic wrap over the top of the bowl for about 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt. Stir the Nutella mixture well until it forms a smooth and shiny ganache.
  • Pour the filling into the baked crust and smooth the top. Place the tart into the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours or overnight to allow it to set up. Top with Nutella whipped cream and candied hazelnuts like the pictures show if desired.

Nutella Whipped Cream

  • Place the heavy cream and Nutella in the bowl of a stand mixer fit with the whisk attachment. Beat the cream and Nutella until it reaches at least soft peaks.
    ½ cup (120 grams) heavy whipping cream, 3 tablespoons (56 grams) Nutella

Candied Hazelnuts

  • In a small pan over medium heat, combine the chopped hazelnuts, sugar, salt and water. Stir to combine the ingredients and coat the hazelnuts completely. Allow the sugar to dissolve and begin to turn golden brown while stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes.
    ½ cup (52 grams) hazelnuts, 2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoon water
  • Pour the hazelnuts onto a piece of parchment or wax paper to allow them to cool. Before topping the whipped cream with the hazelnuts, break apart any larger pieces using your hands and then sprinkle on top of the Nutella whipped cream.

Notes

  • Feel free to top the tart with lightly sweetened whipped cream or a sprinkle of sea salt instead of the optional toppings above. 
  • The tart will keep in the refrigerated, covered,  for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 589kcal