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Decadent Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Torte

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A rich, nutty, and naturally gluten-free flourless chocolate torte featuring toasted hazelnuts and bittersweet chocolate, perfect for Passover or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (about 225g) toasted hazelnuts, skins removed
  • 8 ounces (225g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon optional espresso powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast for about 12 minutes, shaking halfway through. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and rub to remove skins. Let cool.
  2. Place cooled hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse until a fine meal with some buttery bits forms. Avoid over-processing into nut butter.
  3. Set a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler). Add chopped chocolate and softened butter. Stir gently until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar vigorously until pale and slightly thickened.
  5. Gently fold melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Fold in ground hazelnuts, vanilla extract, salt, and optional espresso powder, keeping batter airy but combined.
  6. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease sides. Pour batter into pan and smooth top with a spatula.
  7. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30-35 minutes, until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. A toothpick inserted near center should come out with moist crumbs.
  8. Let torte cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Remove springform sides and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep it airy. Use room temperature eggs for better volume. Toast hazelnuts well to enhance flavor. Bake until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly for fudgy texture. Cool completely and chill before slicing. Optional espresso powder enhances chocolate notes. Can substitute coconut oil for butter for dairy-free version.

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