Chocolate Nut Tart

A runner up's winning recipe in the iowa food council's annual cooking contest.

Preheat oven to 350f line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.

Do not grease.

In a bowl , combine vanilla wafers , 1 / 3 cup butter , and granulated sugar.

Pour mixture into prepared pan , and press mixture evenly over the bottom and sides of the pan.

In a large bowl , beat eggs with a fork.

Stir in corn syrup.

Add brown sugar , cup butter , and vanilla and stir until sugar is dissolved.

Stir in almonds and chocolate.

Place prepared pan on a baking sheet.

Carefully pour filling into pan and bake in a 350f oven for 40 minutes.

Remove the outer ring of the springform pan before presentation.

vanilla wafers, butter, granulated sugar, eggs, corn syrup, light brown sugar, vanilla, sliced almonds, semisweet chocolate piece