Decadent Gâteau Nana

Decadent Gâteau Nana

180 mins
medium
12 servings

A show-stopping pecan-filled gâteau, perfect for special occasions. This recipe offers a detailed guide to create a beautiful and delicious dessert.

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Equipment Needed

  • Food Processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • Springform Pan
  • Stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 250.00 gramsUnsalted Butter(Room temperature)
  • 100.00 gramsSuperfine Sugar
  • 6.00 Egg Yolks
  • 310.00 gramsAll-Purpose Flour
  • 0.50 teaspoonKosher Salt
  • 214.00 gramsRaw Pecans(Chopped)
  • 100.00 gramsRaw Sugar
  • 85.00 gramsUnsalted Butter(Room temperature)
  • 1.00 Large Egg
  • 1.00 Egg Yolk
  • 0.50 teaspoonVanilla Extract(Pure)
  • 20.00 gramsAll-Purpose Flour
  • 1.00 Egg Yolk
  • 1.00 teaspoonHeavy Cream

Instructions

1

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Add egg yolks and mix until combined.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Combine flour and salt. Gradually add to the egg mixture.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Divide dough in half and chill.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

5

Pulse nuts, sugar, and salt in a food processor until finely ground.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Add butter, egg, yolk, and vanilla to the nut mixture; pulse until combined.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Add flour; pulse until incorporated.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a springform pan.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Press half the dough into the pan and spread pecan filling evenly.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Freeze the pan for 15 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

11

Roll out remaining dough and carefully transfer to the filling.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

12

Seal the edges and create a decorative fork pattern.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

13

Whisk egg yolk and cream for egg wash.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

14

Brush the top with egg wash and bake until golden brown.

Estimated time: 50 minutes

15

Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Estimated time: 30 minutes