No-Bake Chocolate Espresso Tart with Hazelnut Crust

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A rich chocolate and espresso filling set in a nutty hazelnut crust, chilled to perfection for a no-bake dinner party dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers hazelnuts, pitted Medjool dates, unsweetened cocoa powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 8 French cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1 1/2 cups hazelnuts until finely ground but not oily, about 30 seconds. Add 1 cup pitted Medjool dates and 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. Process until mixture sticks together when pressed.
  2. Step 2: Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Place in the fridge to chill.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp instant espresso powder into 3/4 cup heavy cream until dissolved.
  4. Step 4: Heat 6 oz dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the espresso cream, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt until glossy.
  5. Step 5: Pour the chocolate filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
  6. Step 6: Remove from tart pan before serving. Optionally, garnish with chopped toasted hazelnuts or a dusting of cocoa powder.

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