Prune-and-Hazelnut Tart

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Prune-and-Hazelnut Tart
45 min.
15
179kcal

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Looking for a delightful and vegetarian-friendly dessert to impress your friends and family? Look no further! This Prune-and-Hazelnut Tart is a scrumptious, easy-to-make treat that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. With a total preparation time of just 45 minutes, this tart serves 15 people and comes in at only 179 calories per serving. It's the perfect ending to any meal, whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want to treat yourself.

The tart features a delectable combination of crème fraîche, eggs, hazelnuts, orange rind, pitted prunes, and a buttery Pastry Tart Shell. The recipe also includes options for garnishing with sweetened whipped cream and chopped toasted hazelnuts, adding an extra layer of flavor and texture.

With a food processor, frying pan, saucepan, oven, wire rack, aluminum foil, and kitchen towels as your trusty tools, you'll be on your way to creating a stunning and delicious dessert. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking! Your taste buds (and your guests) will thank you.

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups crème fraîche 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup hazelnuts 
  • tablespoon orange zest grated
  • pound prune- cut to pieces pitted
  • 15 servings puff pastry shells 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 15 servings garnish: whipped cream sweetened toasted chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • aluminum foil
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Bake 1/2 cup hazelnuts in a shallow pan at 350, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until toasted. (The skins will be very dark.) Wrap nuts in a clean kitchen towel; let stand 20 minutes. Rub nuts briskly to loosen skins; discard skins. Chop nuts; set aside.
  2. Bring prunes and water to cover to a boil in a medium-size nonaluminum saucepan over high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Cool; drain.
  3. Process sugar and next 3 ingredients in a food processor until blended, stopping to scrape down sides.
  4. Spread prunes in Pastry Tart Shell; sprinkle with hazelnuts.
  5. Pour crme frache mixture over nuts.
  6. Place tart in a larger shallow pan.
  7. Bake at 375 for 55 minutes or until set, shielding with aluminum foil after 40 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Cool on a wire rack.
  8. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream and chopped toasted hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories179kcal
Protein5.94%
Fat40.61%
Carbs53.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.01
Glycemic Load
8.01
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.9213042829348%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.48mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:179.33kcal
8.97%
Fat:8.62g
13.27%
Saturated Fat:3.28g
20.47%
Carbohydrates:25.55g
8.52%
Net Carbohydrates:22.95g
8.35%
Sugar:16.19g
17.99%
Cholesterol:40.67mg
13.56%
Sodium:19.03mg
0.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.84g
5.68%
Vitamin K:19.14µg
18.23%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.32%
Fiber:2.59g
10.37%
Vitamin A:435.17IU
8.7%
Potassium:292.06mg
8.34%
Copper:0.16mg
8.22%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.72%
Phosphorus:66.26mg
6.63%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.12%
Magnesium:22.54mg
5.64%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.35%
Calcium:47.49mg
4.75%
Selenium:3.29µg
4.7%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.62%
Vitamin B3:0.71mg
3.56%
Iron:0.63mg
3.52%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.51%
Folate:11.09µg
2.77%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.73%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.95%
Vitamin C:1.15mg
1.39%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.05%
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