Masterchef...

In 2009, Australia held its very first Masterchef. Although the show was entertaining to say the least - I found myself almost resenting the whole idea of the show. Having had experience in the
'real' kitchen, I found the entire thing unrealistic and exasperatingly glamourised.

Nonetheless - I am a sucker for challenges and when the show finished, A really good friend of mine - Kat sent me the recipe for one of the 'challenges' in the finals of the show:

The Aria Chocolate Tart - How can one resist such a tempting challenge and put a little twist of my own in the recipe... So here I go!

The Aria Chocolate Tart ala Francesca - Hazelnut base with Tia Maria infused chocolate custard topped with chocolate glaze, cocoa powder, icing sugar/spun sugar & strawberries.