Description
Indulge in a sophisticated, cafe-quality dessert that perfectly balances a buttery, flaky crust with a velvety roasted hazelnut-infused filling. This tart uses a homemade praline paste for deep, authentic flavor and a luscious cream cheese base that ensures a smooth texture. It is an impressive center-piece for any celebration, designed to be prepared in advance for a stress-free hosting experience. The nutty depth of the praline, combined with airy whipped cream, creates a harmonious and memorable dessert experience.
Ingredients
300g Raw Hazelnuts
200g Caster Sugar
2 tbsp Water
1.5 tsp Vanilla Extract
200g Plain Flour
120g Cold Butter
170g Cream Cheese
250ml Heavy Cream
50g Icing Sugar
Instructions
Toast hazelnuts at 180C for 8-10 minutes, remove skins by rubbing with a tea towel.
Boil sugar, water, and part of the vanilla until reaching a deep amber color.
Pour sugar over hazelnuts on a parchment-lined dish and allow to harden.
Process hardened praline in a food processor until it turns into a creamy praline butter.
Combine flour, butter, and a pinch of sugar for the crust, press into a tart pan, and bake until golden.
In a bowl, whip cold cream until stiff peaks form.
Fold cream cheese, icing sugar, remaining vanilla, and the prepared praline butter into the whipped cream until smooth.
Spread the filling evenly into the cooled tart shell and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure the butter is chilled for the crust for better flakiness. The praline butter should be processed until the natural oils release and it becomes liquid. Keep refrigerated until serving to maintain the structure of the whipped filling.
- Prep Time: 40
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg