Chocolate Tart with Caramelized Walnuts
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
7 servings
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Chocolate Tart with Caramelized Walnuts
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This elegant chocolate tart with caramelized walnuts is a dessert lover’s dream. It combines a buttery crust with layers of crunchy walnuts coated in rich caramel, topped with a silky chocolate ganache.
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Ingredients
For the dough:
- 100 g butter cut into cubes, cold
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 80 g powdered sugar
- 3 g baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 egg medium
For the glaze:
- 1 egg diluted with a little milk, yolk, medium size
For the caramelized walnuts:
- 170 g honey
- 90 g brown sugar
- 3-4 tbsp heavy cream
- 160 g butter
- 320 g walnuts
For the chocolate ganache:
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 150 g dark chocolate finely chopped
For serving:
- vanilla ice cream or ice cream of your choice
- ground cinnamon
Instructions
For the dough:
- In a mixing bowl, add the butter, flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt, and egg. Mix on medium to high speed until a homogeneous dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 160° C/320° F, on convection mode.
- On a clean work surface, place two sheets of parchment paper, sprinkle them with flour, and roll out the dough between them using a rolling pin. If the dough sticks, sprinkle a bit more flour.
- Grease and flour a 25 cm (10 inch) round tart pan with a removable base, place the dough inside, and press it firmly against the bottom and sides of the pan. Use a knife to trim any excess dough.
- Prick the entire surface of the bottom with a fork, cover with a sheet of parchment paper, and add rice or beans to cover the bottom. This creates weight to prevent the dough from puffing up while baking.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, then remove the parchment paper and beans. Brush the tart with the egg wash and bake again until it turns golden brown.
For the caramelized walnuts:
- Place a saucepan over medium to high heat and add the honey, brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Stir and cook until a dark caramel forms.
- In a bowl, combine the walnuts and the warm caramel, mix well, and spread the mixture evenly over the base of the tart.
For the chocolate ganache:
- Heat a saucepan over medium to high heat, add the heavy cream, and once it comes to a boil, remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the caramelized walnuts and let the tart sit until the chocolate sets.
- Serve the tart with vanilla ice cream, sprinkling a little cinnamon on top.
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