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A sumptuous Hazelnut tart made with buckwheat and apple; topped with a whipped chocolate ganache.

If you would like to do your own creation be sure to have the below ingredients handy and then follow the method and cooking tips mentioned in our video footage.

INGREDIENTS:

Sweet pastry:

300g plain flour

200g butter

100g sugar

1 egg

1 lemon or orange zest

Filling:

250g golden syrup

140g roasted hazelnuts chopped

75g fresh apple, cut in cubes

60g roasted buckwheat

2 eggs

66g dark chocolate

Whipped ganache:

150g milk chocolate

110g cream

260g cold cream

1 gelatine sheet

If you enjoyed watching us prepare this mouthwatering dessert, stay tuned for more delicious recipes prepared by the Grand Hotel Excelsior chefs. Subscribe to this Luxury Hotel in Malta’s Youtube Channel to stay updated.

To complement the benefits of a body scrub the next day you can also do your own homemade coffee body wrap.

The benefits of body wraps are to fight water retention, reduce cellulite, detoxify the body and to tone and firm the skin.

INGREDIENTS:
* 1/2 cup of fresh coffee grounds
* 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
* Essential oil such as Juniper, Rosemary (optional)

Tips:
* Apply the body wrap mixture, wrap the treated area with a transparent film and leave it on for 10-15 minutes.
* Use recycled coffee. It is great for sustainable living.

We hope you enjoyed watching how to do a homemade spa wrap which was brought to you by the Excelsior Spa Team Malta. For an enhanced pampering experience Indulge in a luxury spa treatment at Le Grand Spa. Contact us today to place your booking. You can reach us on +356 21250520 or on spa@excelsior.com.mt.

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How to Prepare a Sumptuous Hazelnut Tart

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