MIXED NUT CHOCOLATE TART

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 31g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.