Author Notes: This recipe takes the humble crumble and turns it into a decadent and rich dessert. I can’t remember where I originally saw it but it has evolved over the years into its current incarnation. Enjoy! —alovess
Serves: 8
Ingredients
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200
grams hazelnuts, skins removed, toasted
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75
grams castor sugar
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1/2
cup plain flour
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75
grams unsalted butter
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50
grams 70% dark chocolate, finely chopped
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800
grams rhubarb, washed, cut into 5cm pieces
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100
grams castor sugar
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2
tablespoons dessert wine
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1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
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zest of 1 orange
Directions
- Place rhubarb, 100 grams castor sugar, dessert wine, cinnamon, and orange zest in a medium ceramic dish. Cover with foil and place in 180 degree celcius oven for 30 mins.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for 10 mins.
- Break up rhubard with a fork.
- Place hazelnuts, butter, 75 grams castor sugar, and flour in a food processor. Pulse until mixture resembles crumbs. Stir in chocolate.
- Spoon crumble mixture over rhubarb and bake for 15 mins until golden.
- Serve with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or thick cream.