Chocolate Pear and Hazelnut Torte
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Equipment
- 1 ½ stick unsalted butter
- 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- ¾ c sugar
- ½ c brown sugar
- 3 eggs, yolks and whites separated
- 1/2 c milk
- 2 tbsp Frangellico Hazelnut Liqueur OR 2 TEASPOON Hazelnut extract
- 1 1/2 c AP flour
- ½ c hazelnut flour or finely ground hazelnuts
- ¼ c cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pear, sliced
- ¼ c chopped hazelnuts, for garnish
Intstructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease pan.
- Finely chop chocolate and place in a large bowl.
- In microwave or on stovetop, melt butter. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes to melt chocolate. Mix in egg yolks, sugar, milk and liquer.
- In another bowl, add dry ingredients and stir to combine. Add to wet ingredients and stir to combine.
- Using a handheld mixer, beat 3 egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold into batter until no white streaks remain.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Top with sliced pear and chopped hazelnuts.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Keep at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Assembly:
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Chocolate Pear and Hazelnut Torte
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