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Blackberry Vanilla Hazelnut Tart Recipe

Blackberry Vanilla Hazelnut Tart Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 10-12 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Sinful blackberry vanilla hazelnut tart brings French pastry elegance to your dessert table. Rich layers of creamy vanilla custard, ripe blackberries, and toasted hazelnuts create a luxurious finale you’ll crave again and again.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup hazelnuts, chopped

Crust Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 large egg yolk

Flavor Enhancers:

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (59 milliliters)

Instructions

  1. Create a delicate pastry base by pulsing flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor until uniformly combined.
  2. Incorporate cold butter into the dry mixture, processing until the texture resembles coarse, crumbly sand.
  3. Add egg yolk and vanilla, continuing to pulse until the dough forms cohesive clumps.
  4. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently shape into a smooth disk, and refrigerate wrapped in plastic for 30 minutes.
  5. Heat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a 9-inch tart pan by lightly greasing its surface.
  6. Carefully roll out the chilled dough to perfectly fit the tart pan, pressing smoothly into bottom and sides, trimming any excess edges.
  7. Use a fork to create small perforations across the dough’s base, then layer with parchment paper and fill with baking weights.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, then continue baking 10-12 minutes until achieving a golden, crisp appearance. Allow to cool completely.
  9. Whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
  10. Spread a generous layer of hazelnut spread evenly across the cooled tart shell.
  11. Carefully dollop and spread the cream cheese mixture over the hazelnut layer, ensuring smooth, even coverage.
  12. Artfully arrange fresh blackberries across the tart’s surface.
  13. Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour to set and enhance flavor before serving.

Notes

  • Chill dough thoroughly to prevent shrinkage and ensure a crisp, flaky crust that holds its shape perfectly during baking.
  • Toast hazelnuts briefly before spreading to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and add a delightful aromatic depth to the tart.
  • Opt for room temperature cream cheese to guarantee a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads effortlessly across the tart shell.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same delicate texture and taste.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-27 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 235 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg