Irresistible Nutella Strawberry Heart Tart
A quick and easy homemade dessert featuring a flaky crust, creamy Nutella layer, and fresh strawberries arranged in a charming heart shape. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
- 1/2 cup (150 g) Nutella
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Honey or melted chocolate for drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of ice water over the mixture and gently bring dough together. Add remaining tablespoon of ice water if needed, one teaspoon at a time, until dough holds together.
- Shape dough into a flat disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter or spray the heart-shaped tart pan.
- Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to tart pan, press into edges, and trim excess.
- Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove weights and parchment, bake for another 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool crust for about 10 minutes until warm but not hot.
- Spread Nutella evenly over the crust. If too thick, microwave for 10 seconds to soften before spreading.
- Arrange sliced strawberries on top of Nutella in a pretty overlapping pattern.
- Optionally dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Let tart rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice carefully with a sharp knife, wiping blade between cuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Keep butter and water cold to ensure a flaky crust. Use pie weights or dried beans for blind baking to prevent soggy crust. Warm Nutella slightly before spreading for easier application. Chill dough well to avoid shrinking. Use a sharp serrated knife and clean between cuts for neat slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of tart
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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