No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Tart with Raspberry Coulis
A rich, silky chocolate tart filled with crushed hazelnuts and topped with a vibrant raspberry sauce for a balanced sweet-tart finish. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 30 minutes layers (6.5oz) dark chocolate, (3.5oz) hazelnuts, (3.5tbsp) ghee 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 280 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.
Ingredients
- 200g (6.5oz) dark chocolate
- 100g (3.5oz) hazelnuts
- 50g (3.5tbsp) ghee
- 150g (5.3oz) raspberries
- 50g (3.5tbsp) caster sugar
- 100g (3.5oz) cream cheese
- 1 pre-made (9-inch) tart shell
- 20g (1.5tbsp) chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a tart shell with parchment paper and fill with 50g hazelnuts. Bake for 10 minutes until golden, then set aside.
- Step 2: In a heatproof bowl, melt 200g dark chocolate and 50g ghee over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Pour into the tart shell and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, blend 150g raspberries, 50g caster sugar, and 100g cream cheese in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a sieve to create a coulis.
- Step 4: Pour the coulis over the set chocolate tart. Garnish with remaining 50g hazelnuts and 20g pistachios before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Tart with Raspberry Coulis take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Tart with Raspberry Coulis?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Tart with Raspberry Coulis?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Tart with Raspberry Coulis for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Tart with Raspberry Coulis?
French desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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