Mixed Nut Chocolate Tart Recipe

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A buttery shortbread crust holds a delectable filling made with chocolate and a mix of chopped pistachios, almonds and pecans. It's impressive yet easy to prepare. I guarantee it will one of your most requested desserts. —Debbie Cross, Sharon, Pennsylvania

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Mixed Nut Chocolate Tart Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Yield: 12-14 Servings

20 35 55

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold butter
6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 cup pistachios
1 cup pecan halves
3/4 cup unblanched almonds
3 eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips
Whipped cream

Directions

In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add cream and vanilla, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased fluted 11-in. tart pan with removable bottom; set aside.
Place nuts in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter and extracts until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and nut mixture; pour into crust.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with whipped cream. Yield: 12-14 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 474 calories, 31 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 85 mg cholesterol, 195 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Mixed Nut Chocolate Tart in Taste of Home December/January 2007, p32