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Put the butter, confectioners sugar, and salt in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle.
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Beat just until combined.
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Whisk the hazelnut flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cloves, orange and lemon zests, and vanilla seeds (rinse, dry, and save the pod for another use) together.
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Add to the butter and beat just until combined.
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Add the egg and yolk and beat until you have a smooth dough.
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Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and divide in half.
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Shape each half into a brick and wrap in plastic.
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Chill for at least 30 minutes.
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Roll one-half of the dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured work surface (freeze the rest for another use).
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Transfer the dough to a baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
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Cut into 3 1/2-inch circles and line eight to nine 2 1/4-inch tart rings.
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Place the tarts on a baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
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Heat the oven to 375F or 350F on convection.
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Trim the excess dough from the tart shells.
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Line the shells with pieces of parchment and fill with dried beans or rice.
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Bake the tart shells until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
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Let cool in the molds.
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Put the chocolate in a small glass bowl.
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Microwave for 30 seconds.
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Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan.
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Pour about one-third of the hot cream into the center of the chocolate and whisk, starting from the center and working out until combined.
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Add another third of the cream and whisk, again from the center out.
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Add the remaining cream and whisk until perfectly smooth.
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It will have the consistency of lightly whipped cream.
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Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it onto the surface of the ganache so a skin doesnt form, and keep at room temperature until needed.
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Unmold the tart shells.
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Spread some ganache in the bottom of e each shell and fill with the jam.
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Spoon some ganache on the plate and set a tart on top.
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Add a spoonful of chocolate crumble to the plate and top with a scoop or quenelle of ice cream.
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You could use frozen cherries when making the jam, since theyre pitted.
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And in a pinch, you could use a traditional store-bought jam.
