Ischlers

Name: Ischlers
Ingredients: 3/4 cup slivered almonds; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 cup plus 7 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces; 3 large egg yolks; 1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup apricot jam

10 ingredients

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Ingredients

3/4 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 7 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup apricot jam

Directions

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