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    Published: Jun 16, 2020 • Modified: Feb 27, 2023 • This site generates income via ads and may contain affiliate links. See my privacy policy linked in the footer.

    Mini Strawberry Nutella Tarts

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    Mini Strawberry Nutella Tarts combine creamy chocolate, Nutella ganache filling, freshly sliced strawberries, and buttery graham cracker crusts. They are decadent-tasting little treats that are so simple to make and perfectly sized to satisfy any sweet tooth!

    Overhead image of 6 mini strawberry nutella tarts on white stucco background with strawberries and forks around them | All Images © Beyond the Butter™
    Overhead image of 6 mini strawberry nutella tarts on white stucco background with randomly placed strawberries around them | All Images © Beyond the Butter™
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    • These Strawberry Nutella Tarts Are:
    • Behind the Recipe
    • How to Make the Recipe
    • Baking Tools Used
    • Recipe Notes
    • More Summer Desserts to Try from Beyond the Butter!
    • 📖 Recipe

    These Strawberry Nutella Tarts Are:

    • easy to make
    • absolutely delicious
    • topped with fresh, sliced strawberries
    • almost no-bake—the crusts bake for ten minutes
    • approximately four inches in diameter and make six total
    • perfect for an after-dinner treat
    • not overly sweet or a heavy dessert

    If you love a simple, no-fuss dessert recipe that's not overly sweet or heavy, then this mini strawberry Nutella tarts recipe is perfect for trying!

    Image of strawberries and nutella spread over top of 2 graham crackers | All Images © Beyond the Butter®
    One of my favorite snacks to have every so often is graham crackers with Nutella spread over top and sliced strawberries.

    Behind the Recipe

    A favorite snack of mine to have every so often are graham crackers with a little Nutella spread over the top, along with some sliced strawberries. It's so good, and I love the trio of flavors together!

    So when brainstorming dessert ideas to share a while back, I thought I should turn that into a dessert recipe!

    And so, I did.

    I tested this recipe originally in a rectangular tart pan but ultimately decided I loved them much more as mini tarts. They're just the right amount of dessert I like to have, and they're not overly sweet, either.

    They also fit perfectly into the newest section of my recipe box—small batch recipes!

    Angled image of mini strawberry nutella tarts on white stucco background with one sliced in half and opened | All Images © Beyond the Butter™
    Overhead image of 6 mini strawberry nutella tarts on a black and white serving plate and randomly placed strawberries | All Images © Beyond the Butter™

    How to Make the Recipe

    Below is a quick walk-thru of how to make these easy strawberry Nutella tarts!

    Graham Cracker Crust

    You'll need approximately ten graham crackers, two tablespoons of granulated sugar, and five tablespoons of melted, unsalted butter.

    Use a mini food processor or food chopper (like this Ninja I have) to turn the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Add in the granulated sugar and melted butter, then pulse until it's all mixed together.

    The graham cracker crust should be the consistency of wet sand and easily pressed into the mini tart pans. Bake for 10 minutes at 350ºF, then let cool.

    Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache Filling

    To make the chocolate Nutella ganache filling, you'll need ½ cup of heavy whipping cream, 2 ounces of dark chocolate, one tablespoon of unsalted butter, and 1 cup of Nutella or hazelnut spread.

    Place the chocolate and butter into a mixing bowl. Heat the heavy cream in the microwave, then pour it over the chocolate and butter. Cover it with some aluminum foil and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.

    Whisk it slowly together, then add in the hazelnut spread. It will be thick at first but keep whisking until it becomes nice and smooth. Evenly spoon the ganache filling into each mini tart pan. Place in the refrigerator while you rinse off, pat dry, and slice the strawberries.

    Add the Sliced Strawberries

    The number of strawberries you'll need will vary based on what you can find in stores or at your local farmers' market. I used about 6-8 strawberries total for the tops of the mini tarts.

    To make this same flower pattern, I placed 3-4 larger sliced strawberries towards the outer part of the tart, then 2-3 smaller slices. And in the center bud, I used the bottom of the strawberry.

    I let the tarts chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes while I cleaned and sliced the strawberries. Once decorated, I put the tarts back into the refrigerator to chill for 3-4 hours. If you're not planning to serve these until the next day, leaving them in the refrigerator overnight is just fine.

    Overhead image of mini strawberry nutella tarts on white stucco background with one sliced in half and opened | All Images © Beyond the Butter™

    Baking Tools Used

    You can give your hand mixer and stand mixer a break for this mini strawberry tarts recipe because you'll only need the following baking tools:

    • 6 mini tart tins with removable bottoms. I got these mini tart tins from Amazon, and I like them a lot!
    • Food chopper. Comes in really handy when making the graham cracker crust.
    • Mixing bowls
    • Whisk
    • Baking sheet. This is helpful when transporting the tarts to and from the oven. It's also good to bake the tarts on the baking sheet too.
    Webake 4 Inch Mini Tart Pan Set of 6, Non-Stick Quiche Pan Removable Bottom Mini Tart Tins
    Ninja Food Chopper Express
    Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 4-Quart Saucepan with Cover
    Ateco 1385 Offset Spatula
    Lindt Excellence Bar, 70% Cocoa - Pack of 4
    OXO Good Grips 11 Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display
    Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups (1 cup & 2 cup)
    Nordic Ware 43174 3 Piece Baker's Delight Set, Aluminum
    GIR Ultimate Whisk 2-Piece Set
    Anchor Hocking 10pc Glass Mixing Bowl Set
    Webake 4 Inch Mini Tart Pan Set of 6, Non-Stick Quiche Pan Removable Bottom Mini Tart Tins
    Ninja Food Chopper Express
    Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 4-Quart Saucepan with Cover
    Ateco 1385 Offset Spatula
    Lindt Excellence Bar, 70% Cocoa - Pack of 4
    OXO Good Grips 11 Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display
    Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups (1 cup & 2 cup)
    Nordic Ware 43174 3 Piece Baker's Delight Set, Aluminum
    GIR Ultimate Whisk 2-Piece Set
    Anchor Hocking 10pc Glass Mixing Bowl Set

    Recipe Notes

    Below are a few quick notes before starting this mini strawberry Nutella tarts recipe. You'll also be able to find these in the recipe card notes section.

    • If you don't have a food processor or food chopper for the graham cracker crust, you can place the graham crackers into a sealed Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
    • To make these mini strawberry Nutella tarts no-bake, freeze the graham cracker crusts for 30 minutes to an hour.
    • You can make the graham cracker crusts ahead of time. Simply keep them stored in the refrigerator uncovered until they're ready to use!
    • Instead of using the microwave, you can also use a medium-sized saucepan to heat the heavy whipping cream. Bring it to a near boil, then remove and immediately pour over the dark chocolate and unsalted butter.

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    Overhead image of 6 mini strawberry nutella tarts on white stucco background with randomly placed strawberries around them.

    Mini Strawberry Nutella Tarts

    Author: Jennifer
    These Mini Strawberry Nutella Tarts combine a creamy chocolate, Nutella ganache filling, freshly sliced strawberries, and buttery graham cracker crusts. They are decadent tasting little treats that are so simple to make and perfectly sized to satisfy any sweet tooth! Makes 6.
    (prevent your screen from going dark while making this recipe)
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    Prep Time 25 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Chill Time 3 hours
    Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
    Course Pies and Tarts
    Cuisine Dessert
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 602 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    graham cracker crust

    • 1 ½ cup Graham Cracker Crumbs (approx 10 graham cracker squares)
    • 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
    • 5 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (melted)

    chocolate nutella filling

    • 2 oz Dark Chocolate
    • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
    • ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 1 cup Nutella

    topping

    • 6-8 Fresh Strawberries (sliced)

    Instructions

    graham cracker crust

    • Adjust the oven rack to the 2nd level mark (just above center) and preheat your oven to 350ºF.
    • Using a food processor, process the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Add in the granulated sugar and melted butter and pulse until the cookie crust mixture forms. It should be the consistency of thick, mushy sand that can easily be shaped into the 6 mini tart tins.
      1 ½ cup Graham Cracker Crumbs, 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar, 5 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
    • Press the graham cracker crust mixture into the bottom and sides of each mini tart tin. Smooth and even out the cookie crust using a rubber spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup.
    • Place all 6 tart tins on a baking sheet and place into the oven. Bake for 10 minutes at 350ºF.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

    chocolate nutella filling

    • Break apart the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a medium-size microwaveable bowl. Add in the tablespoon of unsalted butter, but don’t stir together just yet!
      2 oz Dark Chocolate, 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
    • In a microwaveable bowl or measuring glass, heat the heavy whipping cream for 1 minute at full power. Immediately pour over top of the dark chocolate pieces and unsalted butter.
      ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
    • Cover loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil and let sit for 2-3 minutes at room temperature.
    • Remove the foil and slowly whisk the mixture together with a spatula until it’s nice and smooth. If you need to reheat the mixture to allow all the butter and chocolate to melt, you can do so in the microwave for 15-30 seconds at 50% power.
    • Add the nutella to the mixture and slowly whisk together until it's well blended and smooth. It will be thick at first, but it will come together as you whisk it.
      1 cup Nutella

    assembling the mini tarts

    • Evenly spoon the nutella filling into each tart, then place into the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to chill while you rinse off and slice the strawberries.
    • Top each tart with the sliced strawberries then place back into the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or overnight before serving.
      6-8 Fresh Strawberries

    Recipe Notes

    • If you don't have a food processor or food chopper for the graham cracker crust, you can place the graham crackers into a sealed Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
    • To make these mini strawberry Nutella tarts no-bake, freeze the graham cracker crusts for 30 minutes to an hour.
    • You can make the graham cracker crusts ahead of time. Simply keep them stored in the refrigerator uncovered until they're ready to use!
    • Instead of using the microwave, you can also use a medium-sized saucepan to heat the heavy whipping cream. Bring it to a near boil, then remove and immediately pour over the dark chocolate and unsalted butter.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 4mg

    Nutritonal information provided above is an estimate only and will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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    1. Cheryl says

      July 14, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      Hi! Would love to try this!! But I do not have an oven. Is there another way to make the crust? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 14, 2020 at 8:32 pm

        Hi Cheryl!

        Yes, you can make this a no-bake recipe. I mention how to do this in the recipe notes in the main body of content (above the recipe). Thanks!

        Reply

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