CINNAMON-ALMOND-CHOCOLATE TART

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The sweet, pungent flavor of taste of cinnamon pairs well with chocolate in an impressive-looking tart.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
3 eggs
3 oz semisweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Whipped cream
Additional ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In food processor or blender, place flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and the almonds. Cover; process until almonds are finely chopped. Add 1/2 cup butter and egg. Cover; process until well blended. Press mixture in bottom and 1/2 inch up side of ungreased 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown. If crust puffs while baking, poke with fork.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, the corn syrup, almond extract and 3 eggs with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in chocolate and 6 tablespoons butter.
  • Pour filling into hot crust. Bake 18 to 24 minutes or until almost set in center. Cool on cooling rack at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Remove side of pan. Serve tart topped with whipped cream; sprinkle with additional cinnamon. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 1 g

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