The soft and easy Nutella tart is one of the most loved and searched-for recipes: a simple, quick and very easy dessert that always wins over adults and children. I make it often because it is really hard to resist a slice of this deliciousness, perfect for breakfast, snack or as a birthday cake for the little ones.
I have always had a great passion for shortcrust pastry, which I make strictly by hand as my aunt Franca taught me. Every time I mix flour, butter and sugar I think of her jam tarts, fragrant and genuine, which filled the house with an unforgettable aroma. Over time I learned to customize my pastry and fill it in many ways: from the classic jam tart to the Nutella tart, creamy and irresistible.
In this recipe I also reveal the secret to keeping Nutella soft and creamy after baking, without it becoming dry.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 1 Hour
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 443.99 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 56.88 (g) of which sugars 32.69 (g)
- Proteins 6.15 (g)
- Fat 21.92 (g) of which saturated 17.11 (g)of which unsaturated 4.17 (g)
- Fibers 2.57 (g)
- Sodium 218.26 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 90 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Nutella tart
- 2 3/8 cups 00 flour (type 00, roughly equivalent to all-purpose flour)
- 4.4 oz Butter (about 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp)
- 5/8 cup Granulated sugar (about 10 tbsp)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 Egg
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1 Vanilla bean
- 12.3 oz Nutella®
Tools for the Nutella tart
- Baking pan 9.5-inch tart pan with removable bottom
- Aluminum foil
- Pastry wheel Pastry wheel
Preparation of the Nutella® tart
In a bowl pour the flour and form the classic well. In the center add the butter, sugar, egg, egg yolk, a pinch of salt, the seeds of the vanilla bean and the baking powder. Quickly knead until you obtain a soft and elastic dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
After resting in the refrigerator, take the shortcrust pastry and, on a lightly floured work surface, roll it out with a rolling pin. Place it in a 9.5-inch tart pan with removable bottom and prick the base with the tines of a fork.
To make the Nutella more fluid, place the jar in a bain-marie (double boiler): the heat will make it softer and easier to pour and spread evenly over the tart base. Pour the Nutella and spread it with a spatula.With the leftover pastry create the classic strips or diamond lattice. The secret to keeping a creamy Nutella tart is to cover it with a sheet of aluminum foil during baking: this step is essential to prevent the Nutella from drying out.
Bake at 356°F for about 40 minutes, remove the foil in the last minutes and finish baking.
When baking is complete, remove the tart from the oven and let it cool completely before removing it from the pan.
Storage and tips
The Nutella tart can be kept under a cake dome for up to 4 days, but at my house it always disappears sooner.
👉 You can flavor the pastry with lemon or orange zest.
👉 For a gluten-free version use a gluten-free flour mix.
The Nutella tart is a classic that never goes out of style: simple, indulgent and perfect for any occasion.
See you soon,
Susy
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it be frozen?
You can freeze it already baked and well cooled. I recommend cutting it into slices and storing them in airtight containers. When needed, just let it thaw at room temperature.
Can I prepare it the day before?
Yes, in fact resting makes it even better: the pastry softens and the filling stays indulgent and creamy.
