Decadent Keto Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
A rich and indulgent keto-friendly chocolate hazelnut tart, featuring a healthy chocolate cookie crust, a luscious sugar-free Nutella filling, and a decadent ganache topping. Perfect for a guilt-free sweet treat!
Equipment
- Food Processor
- 9-inch tart pan
- Hand Mixer
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 25 Keto-friendly chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1/3 cup melted butter or a bit more if needed
For the Nutella Filling
- 1 cup homemade sugar-free chocolate hazelnut spread
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese softened
- 1/3 cup powdered monk fruit or allulose sweetener
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon unflavored grass-fed gelatin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Ganache Topping
- 1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup toasted and chopped hazelnuts Optional, for topping
Instructions
To Make the Healthy Chocolate Cookie Crust:
- Break the keto chocolate cookies into pieces and toss them into your food processor. Pulse until they transform into fine crumbs, creating a perfect base for our healthy tart.
- Pour in the melted butter and pulse again until the mixture looks like moist sand. Press this delicious crumb mixture evenly into your 9-inch tart pan (ensure the bottom is lined with parchment paper), making sure to go up the sides. Set it aside while you prepare the creamy, nutritious filling.
To Make the Luscious Nutella Filling:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the heavy cream. Let it sit for a few minutes until it thickens and solidifies – this is called blooming, and it's key for a perfectly set filling!
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar-free chocolate hazelnut spread, softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sweetener, vanilla extract, and your bloomed gelatin mixture. These wholesome ingredients come together beautifully.
- Using a hand mixer, blend everything until it's wonderfully smooth and fully combined, ensuring a velvety texture.
- Pour this luscious, guilt-free filling over your prepared crust in the tart pan and gently smooth the top with an offset spatula.
To Make the Rich Ganache Topping:
- Warm the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds until it's hot.
- Add the sugar-free chocolate chips to the hot cream. Let it sit for a few minutes, then whisk until it's completely smooth and glossy. It should be pourable, and will thicken as it chills.
- Carefully pour the rich ganache over the tart filling, spreading it out evenly for a beautiful finish.
- If you're using hazelnuts, quickly toast them in a skillet for extra flavor, then roughly chop. Sprinkle them over the ganache before it sets, gently pressing them down to ensure they stick.
- Place your beautiful, healthy tart in the fridge to chill for at least 4-6 hours, or ideally overnight, until it's perfectly set and ready to enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetener to your taste. For best results, ensure the tart is thoroughly chilled. The nutrition information per serving is as follows:
Calories: 187 kcal
Total Carbs: 4g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fats: 18g
Protein: 1g
Calories: 187 kcal
Total Carbs: 4g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fats: 18g
Protein: 1g
