Truffle Tart with Espresso Sauce

Name: Truffle Tart with Espresso Sauce
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Cup Chocolate Wafer Crumbs; 12 Oz Semi-sweet Chocolate; 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream; 2 Cup Butter; 2 Tbsp Liqueur; 1 Dash Salt; 1/2 Cup Whipping Cream; 4 Tbsp White Sugar; 1 1/2 Tsp Espresso

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Directions

Crush or grind fine chocolate wafers in food processor. Melt 6 tbsp butter and blend into crumbs. Pat into tart or pie pan. Chill until firm before filling or bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes, cool,and fill. Filling: In a large saucepan combine the chocolate, cream, 8 tbsp butter, and liqueur (of your choice) and heat the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring until it is smooth. Remove from heat, allow to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature. Pour into cooled tart shell and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Sauce: In a saucepan, combine cream, sugar, and remaining butter. Cook over low heat,stirring frequently, until mixture boils. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in espresso grounds.