Pear, Chocolate, and Hazelnut Crostata
- Easy Tart Crust
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 4 large firm but ripe Bosc pears, peeled, quartered, cored, each quarter cut lengthwise into 3 slices
- 3 tablespoons chopped husked toasted hazelnuts
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped imported milk chocolate
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate
- 6 tablespoons raw sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt (optional)
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375F.
- Place large sheet of parchment paper on work surface.
- Place crust dough atop parchment; roll out dough to 14-inch round.
- Transfer parchment with dough to large unrimmed baking sheet.
- Whisk egg and cream in small bowl.
- Brush center 10 inches of dough with some of egg glaze, leaving 2-inch plain border.
- Arrange pear slices in concentric circles atop glaze on dough.
- Sprinkle hazelnuts and both chocolates, then 4 tablespoons raw sugar over pears.
- Fold dough border over filling to form 11-inch round, pleating loosely and pinching to seal any cracks in dough.
- Brush crust with egg glaze; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons raw sugar, then with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, if desired.
- Bake crostata until crust is deep golden and pears are tender, about 40 minutes.
- Transfer baking sheet to rack.
- Run long thin knife under crust to free from parchment.
- Cool to lukewarm on parchment on sheet.
- Using large tart pan bottom as aid, transfer crostata to platter.
- Serve lukewarm or at room temperature.
crust, egg, whipping cream, quarter, hazelnuts, milk chocolate, bittersweet, sugar, coarse sea salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pear-chocolate-and-hazelnut-crostata-109283 (may not work)