Hazelnut Au Chocolat

Directions

Heat oven to 250 degrees F.

Grease and dust bottom only of 9½ inch springform pan with cocoa.

In medium saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and butter, stirring constantly.

Stir in ⅔ cup sugar and continue stirring until sugar is dissolved.

In small bowl, beat 5 egg yolks at highest speed for 2 to 3 minutes.

Blend a small amount of chocolate mixture into yolks.

Blend yolk mixture into chocolate and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.

Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and ground filberts.

In small bowl, beat 5 egg whites at highest speed until soft peaks form.

Gently fold egg whites into chocolate.

Pour into prepared pan and bake for 2 hrs.