To toast the hazelnuts:
Preheat the oven to 350 degree F (177 degree C) and place the hazelnuts on
a baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes or until fragrant and the skins
begin to flake. Remove from oven and place a dish towel over the nuts.
Let the nuts sit (steam) for a few minutes and then rub the nuts in the towel
briskly to remove the skins. Let cool and then chop coarsely.
To toast the almonds: In
a 350 degree F oven bake the almonds for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly brown
and fragrant. Let cool then chop coarsely.
Then in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of
simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate.
Meanwhile chop the digestive cookies into
small pieces (about 1/2 inch).
Once the butter
and chocolate are melted, remove from heat and stir in the digestive
cookies, along with their crumbs, and the chopped nuts.
Spread this mixture into a lightly buttered 8
- 9 inch (20 - 23 cm) tart or cake pan, cover, and refrigerate for several hours or until
set. Cut into slices. Store in an airtight container.
Makes about 10 slices. |