FLATTENED HAZELNUT AND NUTELLA TART, an easy and quick shortcrust pastry dessert that’s ready in no time, with the aroma of a leisurely breakfast and a delightful snack. Creamy inside, crunchy outside, with all the goodness of Nutella that melts during baking and that touch of toasted hazelnuts that makes it simply irresistible.
Today I was craving something sweet, but not something complicated with a thousand steps. You know those days when you need a treat? Exactly. I open the pantry, see the Nutella, then the hazelnuts… and the idea comes naturally: a flattened tart – because yes, it’s not the usual tart! It closes like a shortcrust sandwich and hides a creamy and fragrant layer of hazelnut cream inside.
The dough is a soft shortcrust, rolled into two thin discs: one at the base, one on top, and in between, a generous layer of Nutella and chopped hazelnuts. In the oven, it becomes golden and crumbly, with a filling that remains melted and irresistible. The best part is it takes just 10 minutes, without any resting or complications — perfect when you want a breakfast dessert at the last minute or a “wow” snack without much effort.
I often make it on Sunday mornings when I crave something delicious but don’t want too much kneading. It’s eaten warm, when the Nutella is still creamy, or cold, accompanied by a cappuccino or hot tea. It’s one of those recipes that save the day: little effort, maximum result.
And let’s be honest: who can resist the combination of hazelnuts + Nutella? It’s the ultimate comfort food.
Join me in the kitchen today for the flattened hazelnut and nutella tart.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very affordable
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 7 tbsps butter
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup Nutella®
- 3/4 cup hazelnuts
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the salt, sugar, egg, and pieces of butter, and work the ingredients well until you obtain a smooth dough.
Divide the dough into two parts, roll out one half on a sheet of parchment paper.
Chop the hazelnuts with a mixer.
Fill the shortcrust with Nutella, add the hazelnuts, and cover with the other disc of shortcrust, seal the edges and place the flattened tart on the oven tray.
Bake at 356°F for about 25 minutes.
Remove from oven, let cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and slice.
Bon appétit
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FLATTENED HAZELNUT AND NUTELLA TART
Delicious tip: if you want an even crunchier version, add coarsely chopped hazelnuts on top before baking. Or mix a tablespoon of cocoa in the dough for an even more chocolatey shortcrust.
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FAQ FLATTENED HAZELNUT AND NUTELLA TART
Can I use another spread besides Nutella?
Of course! Any hazelnut or pistachio spread works well, even homemade.
Can I make it without hazelnuts?
Yes, but I recommend at least putting some crumbs on top to add crunch.
Does it keep well?
Yes! It stays perfect for 3-4 days under a glass dome or in an airtight container.
Can I make it with ready-made shortcrust?
Yes, if you’re short on time it’s perfectly fine: just don’t roll the dough too thin, otherwise the filling might leak.
