La crème de noisette is a creamy, chilled hazelnut dessert topped with whipped cream and a hint of cocoa.
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Ratings
5 from 10 votes
Difficulty:
Beginner
Servings:
6
Description
La crème de noisette is incredibly easy to make. After chilling, it's elegantly topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder, adding a touch of decadence to every bite.
Ingredients
For the Cream
200g roasted hazelnuts
1l milk
40g corn flour
80g sugar
185g condensed milk
Topping
cocoa powder
whipped cream
Instructions
1
Roast and grind the hazelnutsPreheat the oven to 160°C. Roast the hazelnuts until they are golden brown. Then grind the hazelnuts into a smooth paste using a food processor.
2
Add the milkAdd the milk to the hazelnut paste and blend until the mixture is smooth.
3
Combine IngredientsAdd the remaining ingredients to the hazelnut milk mixture and blend with a hand blender until smooth.
4
Cook the Hazelnut CreamPour the hazelnut milk mixture into a saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring continuously. Let it boil for another minute, making sure to stir constantly to prevent sticking.
5
Cool the Hazelnut CreamPour the hazelnut cream into 4 to 6 cups or bowls. Allow it to cool for at least two hours in the refrigerator.
6
Garnish and ServeBefore serving, decorate the hazelnut cream with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle cocoa powder on top.