Description
Savor the decadence of this Chocolate Hazelnut Pie, a rich blend of velvety chocolate and roasted hazelnuts that promises to delight any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup raw hazelnuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch pie crust.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler until smooth; set aside.
- Roast hazelnuts on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine melted chocolate with sugar, eggs, and cream; whisk until glossy.
- Fold in roasted hazelnuts gently.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until slightly wobbly in the center. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider including espresso powder or substituting hazelnuts with walnuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; gently reheat to maintain texture.