Hazelnut Coffee Mousse Tart
A rich hazelnut-infused coffee mousse in a crisp tart shell. Decadent, smooth, and unapologetically indulgent.
Ingredients
For the Tart Crust
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp ice water
- ¼ cup finely ground hazelnuts
For the Coffee Mousse
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp gelatin optional, for stability
For Topping
- ¼ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
- 1 oz dark chocolate shaved or melted
Instructions
Prepare the Tart Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, sugar, and ground hazelnuts in a bowl.
- Cut in butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Mix in egg yolk and ice water until dough forms.
- Roll out and press into a tart pan.
- Prick the base with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool completely before filling.
Make the Coffee Mousse
- Whip cream, sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- If using gelatin, dissolve it in 1 tbsp warm water and mix into mousse.
- Spread mousse evenly over the cooled tart shell.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle toasted hazelnuts over the mousse.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or top with chocolate shavings.
- Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 5%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Vitamin E: 6%
- Phosphorus: 4%