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                        Macadamia Chocolate Torte

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies                             Chocolate

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Crust:
     1/4  c             Unsalted butter
   4      tb            Sugar
   1                    Egg
     3/4  c             Flour
                        Filling:
   1      lb            Whole macadamia nuts
   1      lb            Dark belgian chocolate
   2      c             Whipping cream
   2      tb            Frangelico liqueur
                        Garnish:
                        Shaved white chocolate
                        Whipped cream
                        Additional nuts

Chill a 10" pie pan for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Crust:

Beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add egg. Mix well. Add
flour and mix well. Roll the dough over wax paper and transfer it to
the chilled pan. Use fork to crimp edges of crust. Bake in a 350°F
oven until crust gets golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool.

Filling:

Roast nuts in oven at 200°F for 5 to 10 minutes. Melt the chocolate.
Heat the cream and add to the chocolate . Mix well. Add 2 tb
Frangelico. Add nuts and stir to blend. Pour into crust and cool.

Presentation:

Decorate with shaved white chocolate or whipped cream topped with
chopped macadamia nuts.


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