I had grand plans of posting twice this week. While on vacation. Ha! It’s now Thursday. And only by a Christmas miracle is this post live. I’ve been living it up responsibility-free for two weeks straight. Making these bracelets. And these cowls. Sitting by the fire with the A/C on (only in Texas). Sheer bliss. But it’s going to be a rough adjustment back into real life next Monday. Pray for me.
Speaking of sheer bliss, have you seen this sweet treat? It’s brought to you by my ever talented sister. A chocolate tart coated in a honey glaze and wrapped in a hazelnut graham cracker crust. And if you must, a dollop of freshly whipped cream. I must. A little slice of this is about as close to heaven as you can get. It’s dark, rich, and not overly sweet. With a touch of masculinity. It’s absolutely divine.
I’m still trying to convince my sister to go into business with me. She hasn’t taken the bait yet. Yet. Living in different states doesn’t help matters. But a girl can still dream. I see globs of baking sheets and cake pans in our future. Mini tarts, pies, and cakes. Chocolate croissants. Vintage modern decor. A name and logo just begging to be revealed. One day. But until then, I’ll enjoy this sisterly collaboration.
9 oz. bittersweet chocolate (no more than 65% dark)
2 large eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
Glaze
2 tbsp. heavy cream
2 oz. bittersweet chocolate
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. warm water
Garnish
1 c. heavy cream
Instructions
Make crust. Preheat oven to 400° and toast hazelnuts for 8 minutes. Lower the temperature to 350°. Place hazelnuts on a paper towel. Cover with another paper towel and roll to remove shells. Blend in food processor until fine. In a bowl, mix together hazelnuts, graham crackers, cocoa powder, and confectioners sugar with melted butter. Press in bottom of tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
Make filling. Bring heavy cream to a boil and pour over chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes and then stir mixture until incorporated. Whisk in 2 eggs, vanilla, and salt. Pour mixture into the tart pan and bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 1 hour.
Make glaze. Bring heavy cream to a boil and pour over chocolate. Let sit for 3 minutes and stir until incorporated. Add water and honey. Stir. Pour mixture over tart and rotate until the glaze has covered the entire tart.
Make garnish. Whip heavy cream until just stiff. Garnish and serve at room temperature.
This blog is made possible by your support (thank you), select brand partnerships, advertisements, and affiliate links to items I love and use. READ MORE >
This. (moment of silence in homage) 1. Made This on Sunday. (For context, this was my first time even purchasing hazelnuts or heavy cream. Very new type of recipe to attempt, but very well constructed and easy to follow.) The result made me more than proud-it is a beautiful tart- with richness and balance that tasted well above my culinary pay grade. 2. The next day, the leftovers- after being in the fridge overnight- got denser and fudgier and while different, no less delicious. This. This is becoming a part of our lives. Thanks, Mel. So well done on this one.
As long as the chopped hazelnuts were roasted, the flavor should be pretty similar. If not, you can pop them in a pan on medium heat and toast for a couple minutes. Hope you love this!
My god this looks delicious. Good thing your blog was freshly pressed – it allowed me to look through lots of yummy looking recipes. But… chocolate & hazelnut… that’s comment-worthy right now. Thanks for posting this recipe.
Ooh, that honey glaze is pure genius. I love how smooth it looks. And I’ll bet it tastes even better than it looks. As for posting while you’re on vacation, I’m impressed! Happy New Year!
Chocolate + hazelnuts is pretty much my favorite dessert combination. Ever. Getting back to work is always really hard, but hopefully 2012 has some excellent things in store for you, life and work-wise! xo
Do you think this would work if made in a rectangular tart pan?
I don’t see why not. The only issue you may come across is that the recipe may yield more or less volume than the rectangular pan.
This a a beautiful looking tart. I want to dive right in.
This.
(moment of silence in homage)
1. Made This on Sunday. (For context, this was my first time even purchasing hazelnuts or heavy cream. Very new type of recipe to attempt, but very well constructed and easy to follow.) The result made me more than proud-it is a beautiful tart- with richness and balance that tasted well above my culinary pay grade.
2. The next day, the leftovers- after being in the fridge overnight- got denser and fudgier and while different, no less delicious.
This.
This is becoming a part of our lives.
Thanks, Mel. So well done on this one.
heyyy, does it matter if I were to use chopped up hazelnuts from the store rather than buy whole hazelnuts and roast them?
thanks!
As long as the chopped hazelnuts were roasted, the flavor should be pretty similar. If not, you can pop them in a pan on medium heat and toast for a couple minutes. Hope you love this!
Hi,
I was wondering if I can substitute honey with something else? My husband is allergic to honey but I would really love to try this recipe 🙁
Thank you.
Found your blog via Freshly Pressed – congrats. I have to go now though, you have way too many tempting recipes. Thanks!
My god this looks delicious. Good thing your blog was freshly pressed – it allowed me to look through lots of yummy looking recipes. But… chocolate & hazelnut… that’s comment-worthy right now. Thanks for posting this recipe.
I’ve been racking my brain for the perfect dessert to serve at my dinner party and I think I just found it! Thank you!
Everything here is so beautiful I wish u were my friendly neighbor :))
It seems to be delicious!
I love the presentation very pure and yummy 🙂
OMG.. i love chocolate.. T_T
Can’t wait to try it out!
Love chocolate and hazelnut anything. This looks beautiful.
Woah. This looks insane. Post holiday diets be damned!
Happy new year to you!
Amen!
This looks amazing, but I’m especially smitten by the honey in the glaze!
Wow, gorgeous tart!
looks delish! chocolate and hazelnuts — one of my fave pairings. btw, love love love the foodie fotos. nice work.
Chocolate is my weakness, and love a simple, decadent tart like this one.
Ooh, that honey glaze is pure genius. I love how smooth it looks. And I’ll bet it tastes even better than it looks. As for posting while you’re on vacation, I’m impressed! Happy New Year!
This is one of those recipes that. takes. my. breath. away.
Yay! I was hoping you would post the recipe for this tart! I will absolutely be making this. 😉
Wow, this looks awesome! Great pics too. So glad I came across your blog 🙂
Kristin
http://www.dressedandfed.com
Wow. That sure does look like a little slice of heaven right there.
Oh goodness, this tart looks heavenly! What a wonderful start to 2012 🙂
This looks amazing Melissa! You and your sister sure are talented :). Those cowls and bracelets are so cute! I would love to have one!
Chocolate + hazelnuts is pretty much my favorite dessert combination. Ever. Getting back to work is always really hard, but hopefully 2012 has some excellent things in store for you, life and work-wise! xo