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:
- Soften gelatin in cold water.
- Melt Dulcey chocolate in the microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Heat milk in a saucepan until just below boiling. Stir in softened gelatin until dissolved.
- Pour over melted chocolate and mix until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour into dome molds and freeze until firm.
2. Prepare the Pastry Crust:
- Beat butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in gluten-free flour, hazelnut powder, and salt until combined.
- Add egg and mix until a dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 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:
- Combine butter, icing sugar, hazelnut powder, and egg until smooth.
- 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:
- Sauté apple slices in a pan over medium heat until tender but not mushy.
- Layer cooked apples neatly over the hazelnut cream in the tart.
5. Prepare the Creamy Caramel:
- Heat caster sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and amber in color.
- Stir in heavy cream and butter carefully until smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in hazelnut praline paste. Let cool slightly.
- Drizzle caramel over the apple layer in the tart.
6. Prepare the Frosting:
- Soften gelatin powder in cold water.
- Heat water, sugar, and glucose syrup in a saucepan until boiling.
- Stir in heavy cream and melted Dulcey chocolate.
- Add softened gelatin and mix until fully dissolved.
- Allow frosting to cool slightly before pouring over frozen Dulcey domes for a glossy finish.
7. Assemble the Tart:
- Carefully position glazed Dulcey domes on top of the caramel layer in the tart.
- Garnish with chopped hazelnuts or edible gold leaf for an elegant touch.
- 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