Soft Nutella® Tart Recipe
Category: Desserts
Servings: 8
This delightful soft tart filled with Nutella® is a perfect combination of rich, creamy hazelnut spread and a soft, buttery cake base. The recipe is easy to follow and results in a delectable dessert that will impress your family and friends. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this Nutella® tart is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter (softened) | 120g |
| Sugar | 115g |
| Cornmeal flour (fine) | 100g |
| Eggs | 2 |
| All-purpose flour (00) | 75g |
| Almond flour | 80g |
| Baking powder | 8g |
| Vanilla bean (seeds from ½ pod) | ½ |
| Nutella® | 120g |
| Red currants | to taste |
| Blackberries | to taste |
| Powdered sugar | for dusting |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Base
To begin, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) with the fan off for a static baking setting. Grease a 22 cm (8.5-inch) tart pan with butter, ensuring that the pan is well-coated, or use a removable-bottom tart pan. This step is crucial to prevent the tart from sticking after baking.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cut the softened butter into chunks and place it in the bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This process should take a few minutes to ensure a smooth, airy texture.
Step 3: Add the Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate them fully into the butter and sugar mixture. Once the eggs are blended in, scrape the seeds from half a vanilla pod (or use vanilla extract as a substitute) and mix them in. The vanilla will add a lovely aromatic note to the cake base.
Step 4: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal flour, almond flour, all-purpose flour, and baking powder. Stir these ingredients together to ensure they are evenly mixed. Gradually sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing continuously until you have a thick, smooth batter.
Step 5: Bake the Tart Base
Transfer the prepared batter into the greased tart pan and level the surface with a spatula. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the top of the cake is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove the tart from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
Step 6: Add Nutella® Filling
Once the tart base has cooled to room temperature, it’s time to fill it with Nutella®. Spread the Nutella® generously over the entire surface of the tart using a spatula. Be sure to cover the cake evenly, allowing the creamy hazelnut spread to fill every nook and cranny of the soft cake base.
Step 7: Decorate the Tart
To add a fresh, colorful touch, decorate the Nutella®-covered tart with a handful of red currants and blackberries. These juicy berries provide a nice contrast to the rich, smooth Nutella® and add a delightful tartness to balance the sweetness.
Step 8: Finish with Powdered Sugar
For an elegant finishing touch, dust the entire tart lightly with powdered sugar. This will give it a beautiful, polished look that will impress your guests.
Serve and Enjoy
The soft Nutella® tart is now ready to be served. Its decadent hazelnut flavor combined with the tender cake base and fresh berries makes it a truly irresistible treat. Enjoy it with a cup of coffee, tea, or as a showstopper dessert at your next gathering!
This Nutella® tart is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or indulging in a sweet snack. The simplicity of the recipe and the richness of Nutella® make it a go-to dessert that will never disappoint.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 4g |
| Carbohydrates | 45g |
| Sugars | 30g |
| Fat | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sodium | 50mg |
This recipe brings together the magic of Nutella® with a soft, flavorful base. With its creamy texture and simple elegance, this soft Nutella® tart is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
