Gianduia Tartlets

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   Preheat oven to 350 F.

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   Form dough into twenty-five 1 1/2-inch balls.

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   Put each ball into a 2 1/2- by 1-inch fluted mold.

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   Press dough against bottoms and sides of molds to form even 1/8-inch-thick shells and trim any overhang.

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   Arrange molds in a baking pan and chill while making filling.

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   Chop chocolates into small pieces and melt in a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring until smooth.

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   Remove top of double boiler or bowl from heat and stir in hazelnut butter until combined well.

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   In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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   Add whole egg and milk and beat well.

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    Add chocolate mixture and at low speed beat until just combined (mixture will thicken slightly).

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    Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons filling into each shell and bake tartlets in baking pan in middle of oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until filling is set and pastry is golden.

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    Cool tartlets in molds on a rack until cool enough to handle and with tip of a small knife gently remove tartlets from molds.

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    Tartlets keep, in one layer in airtight containers at room temperature, 3 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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