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Dulcey Apple and Hazelnut Caramel Tart


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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 3hour
  • Yield: 8 Servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Dulcey Apple and Hazelnut Caramel Tart. Featuring a buttery gluten-free crust, hazelnut cream, fondant apples, and silky hazelnut caramel, this elegant tart is crowned with a glossy Dulcey chocolate dome for a show-stopping finish. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat!


Ingredients

Dulcey Dome:

  • ½ tsp gelatin
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup Dulcey chocolate, melted
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Pastry Crust:

  • ½ cup soft butter
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour
  • ¾ cup icing sugar
  • ¼ cup hazelnut powder
  • 1 egg
  • Pinch of salt

Hazelnut Cream:

  • 2 tbsp soft butter
  • 2½ tbsp icing sugar
  • 2½ tbsp hazelnut powder
  • 1 egg

Fondant Apple:

  • 2 large Golden apples, peeled and thinly sliced

Creamy Caramel with Hazelnut Praline Paste:

  • ⅓ cup caster sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1⅕ tbsp semi-salted butter
  • 1½ tbsp hazelnut praline paste

Frosting:

  • 2½ tbsp water
  • ½ cup caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp glucose syrup
  • 2½ tbsp heavy cream
  • ½ cup Dulcey chocolate, melted
  • ½ tsp gelatin powder
  • 1½ tbsp cold water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dulcey Dome:

  1. Soften gelatin in cold water.
  2. Melt Dulcey chocolate in the microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Heat milk in a saucepan until just below boiling. Stir in softened gelatin until dissolved.
  4. Pour over melted chocolate and mix until smooth.
  5. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the chocolate mixture.
  6. Pour into dome molds and freeze until firm.

2. Prepare the Pastry Crust:

  1. Beat butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in gluten-free flour, hazelnut powder, and salt until combined.
  3. Add egg and mix until a dough forms.
  4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out, fit into a tart pan, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden. Let cool.

3. Prepare the Hazelnut Cream:

  1. Combine butter, icing sugar, hazelnut powder, and egg until smooth.
  2. Spread into the cooled tart crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until set. Cool completely.

4. Prepare the Fondant Apples:

  1. Sauté apple slices in a pan over medium heat until tender but not mushy.
  2. Layer cooked apples neatly over the hazelnut cream in the tart.

5. Prepare the Creamy Caramel:

  1. Heat caster sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and amber in color.
  2. Stir in heavy cream and butter carefully until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in hazelnut praline paste. Let cool slightly.
  4. Drizzle caramel over the apple layer in the tart.

6. Prepare the Frosting:

  1. Soften gelatin powder in cold water.
  2. Heat water, sugar, and glucose syrup in a saucepan until boiling.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and melted Dulcey chocolate.
  4. Add softened gelatin and mix until fully dissolved.
  5. Allow frosting to cool slightly before pouring over frozen Dulcey domes for a glossy finish.

7. Assemble the Tart:

  1. Carefully position glazed Dulcey domes on top of the caramel layer in the tart.
  2. Garnish with chopped hazelnuts or edible gold leaf for an elegant touch.
  3. Let tart sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Nut Alternatives – Substitute hazelnuts with almonds or pecans for a different flavor profile.
  • Fruit Options – Use pears or peaches instead of apples for a seasonal twist.
  • Chocolate Variations – Replace Dulcey chocolate with white or milk chocolate for a different taste.
  • Prep Time: 1hour
  • Cook Time: 2hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French