Toasted Walnut & Chocolate Tart

Directions

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   (1) Toast walnuts in a 350F oven for 5-10 minutes.
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   (2) In a food processor, coarsely chop 3 cups of walnuts for crust.
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   (3) Place chopped walnuts in a bowl, add 2 T of simple syrup and melted butter, mix well.
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   (4) Place mixture in a 10-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom and press into pan to form a crust. Firm in freezer about 10 minutes.
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   (5) Use a knife to break chocolate into small shards.
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   (6)In a medium saucepan, bright cream tot a boil, add chocolate and remove from heat. Stir until smooth.
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   (7) Stir in Grand Marnier. Pour mixture into tart mold and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
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   (8) Ina saute pan, combine the remaining simple syrup and zest. Cook over medium heat until most of the water has evaporated and zest is translucent, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan and cool. Garnish tart with powdered sugar dusted walnut halves and candied zest.