Pumpkin Hazelnut Tart
I’m officially adding hazelnut to Fall flavors. Granted, it probably was already on that list, and I’m about 25 years behind, but better late than never. Pumpkin plus hazelnut plus marshmallows equal dreamy. Also, while we’re all here, pro tip: just put toasted marshmallows on everything. They’re so good, right?! Anyway, this is a pretty impressive-looking dessert that actually doesn’t take that much effort. All you really need is a tart pan and the rest is incredibly easy to put together. I love a fun take on pumpkin pie because I really don’t like pumpkin pie so I’m stoked for literally anything else to come out when they’re setting Thanksgiving dessert out.
Pumpkin Hazelnut Tart
A fun, modern take on a Thanksgiving classic. Hazlenut, pumpkin, and marshmallows, give all of the classic fall flavors with some fun twists.
Ingredients
Hazelnut Crust
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 1 cup flour
- 2 T brown sugar
- 1 t sea salt
- 1 stick butter cubed
- 3 T water
Filling
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ t cinnamon
- ½ t nutmeg
- ¼ t sea salt
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 t vanilla extract
Other
- marshmallows
Instructions
Hazelnut Crust
- In a food processor, add the hazelnuts, flour, sugar, and sea salt. Pulse until the hazelnuts have been ground up.
- Add the butter. Pulse until the butter has been chopped into pieces about 1 centimeter big. You don't want to grind everything until it becomes a fine powder. The crust should have some texture to it.
- Add the water and pulse until a rough dough starts to form.
- Press the dough into a tart pan. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Bake the tart for about 23-25 minutes.
Tart Filling
- In a large bowl, add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt. Combine.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Combine.
Tart
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Add the tart filling to the tart crust.
- Bake the tart for 35 minutes.
- Cut your marshmallows in half.
- Top the tart with the halved marshmallows.
- Place your tart underneath your broiler in your oven and turn it on. Watch until the marshmallows turn to a golden brown. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.
