Chocolate Dreams Come True: Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Tarts! 🍫🌰
Oh. My. Goodness. Friends, prepare yourselves for a taste of pure bliss! Today, we’re diving into the world of Chocolate Hazelnut Tarts, and let me tell you, these little beauties are what chocolate dreams are made of!
Picture this: a crisp, nutty crust filled with the most luscious, velvety chocolate hazelnut filling you’ve ever tasted. It’s like if Nutella grew up, went vegan, and got a fancy makeover. Trust me, one bite of these tarts and you’ll be floating on cloud nine!
What I absolutely adore about this recipe is how it transforms simple ingredients into something truly magical. Plus, it’s vegan, which means you can indulge without any guilt (not that you should feel guilty about treats anyway, but you know what I mean!).
So, let’s get our aprons on and dive into this chocolatey adventure!
Decadent Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Tarts
Save Print Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 15 mins Chill time: 2 hours Total time: 2 hours 45 mins Author: Parsley Vegan Recipe type: Dessert Serves: 6 tarts
Ingredients:
For the Hazelnut Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
For the Chocolate Hazelnut Filling:
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 10 oz vegan dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup hazelnut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease 6 4-inch tart pans.
- For the crust, pulse hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground. Add coconut sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Pulse to combine. Add melted coconut oil and pulse until the mixture comes together.
- Press the crust mixture into the tart pans, making sure to go up the sides. Prick the bottoms with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is firm. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, heat coconut milk in a saucepan until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in hazelnut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled tart crusts. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with chopped hazelnuts and dust with cocoa powder.
- Take a bite and prepare for chocolate hazelnut nirvana!
These Chocolate Hazelnut Tarts are not just dessert, they’re an experience! The crisp, nutty crust perfectly complements the silky-smooth chocolate filling. And that hint of hazelnut? It’s like a warm, comforting hug for your taste buds.
What I love most about this recipe is how impressive it looks, despite being relatively simple to make. It’s perfect for when you want to wow your dinner guests or just treat yourself to something extra special (because you deserve it!).
Pro tip: If you’re short on time, you can make these into mini tarts using a muffin tin. They’ll be just as delicious and even more adorable!
Remember, life is all about balance. Sometimes that means a big salad, and sometimes it means a decadent chocolate tart. Trust me, with these Chocolate Hazelnut Tarts in your recipe arsenal, you’ll be everyone’s favorite person at potlucks and dinner parties!
I’d absolutely love to see your creations if you give this a try. Don’t forget to snap a pic and tag me – seeing your beautiful tarts always makes my day sweeter!
Happy baking, chocolate lovers! 🍫💖