CHOCOLATE PEAR HAZELNUT TART
As a teenage foreign exchange student in the south of France, I was horribly homesick. Then my host family's Grandmother Miette arrived and asked if I'd like to help her bake this nutty tart from scratch. It turned my trip around and inspired my lifelong passion for baking. Weighing ingredients, roasting nuts, kneading dough-the art of baking transcends language. -Lexi McKeown, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix flour, hazelnuts, brown sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight., Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Trim crust even with edge. Prick bottom of crust with a fork. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until blended. Beat in egg yolks and amaretto. Beat in hazelnuts and cocoa., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Fold a third of the egg whites into hazelnut mixture, then fold in remaining whites. Spread onto bottom of crust. Arrange pears over top., Bake on a lower oven rack 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Brush pears with warm honey. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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[email protected]This tart looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Chazail Johnson
[email protected]I can't believe how easy this tart is to make. I'm definitely going to try it.
Mary Michael
[email protected]This tart is definitely on my to-make list.
josiah trimble
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but this tart looks so good that I might have to make an exception.
Lehlogonolo Hlogi
[email protected]This tart looks so good, I'm going to make it for my next party.
Bhim Lama
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks like the perfect dessert for a dinner party.
MD Nobir Hossain
[email protected]This tart is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Diamond music
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks so easy to make.
Nizamuddin
[email protected]This tart is a work of art!
The awesome feminine Whitty
[email protected]I'm not sure about the hazelnut crust, but the rest of the tart looks amazing.
M Sheharyar
[email protected]This tart looks delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and pears.
Boy Romun
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but this tart looks so good that I might have to give it a try.
William Clark
[email protected]This tart is absolutely stunning! I can't wait to try it.
Local not
[email protected]I made this tart for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate tart he had ever had. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!
Ripon ahmed
[email protected]The tart was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The instructions were clear and concise. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.
Dann Flores
[email protected]This tart was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the delicious flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.
Olamide Kayode
[email protected]This chocolate pear hazelnut tart was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was perfect, with the rich chocolate and sweet pears complementing each other beautifully. The hazelnuts added a nice crunch and texture. I especially loved the cre