CHOCOLATE TART WITH COCONUT MACAROON CRUST

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This rich tart tastes like a Almond Joy candy bar. From Cooking Pleasures Magazine. Chill time 4 hours, standing time 30 minutes not included in prep time.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup crumbled shortbread cookie
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup whipping cream
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. In a medium bowl, stir together all crust ingredients. Gently press mixture in bottom and up side of 9 in tart pan with removeable bottom.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile place whipping cream and chocolate in med microwave safe bowl. Microwave on med 1 minute 40 seconds to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted; stir until smooth. Stir in almond extract. Pour into cooled crust; refrigerate 45 minutes. Sprinkle almonds around edge.
  • Refrigerated 4 hours or until set. Cover until ready to serve. Let stand at room temperature 15-30 minutes before serving.
  • Tip: to toast almonds, place on baking sheet, bake at 375 for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.7, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 61.7, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 5.1

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