Profiteroles With Coffee Semifreddo

1. 1

   Put hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Do not make a paste. Whisk heavy cream, espresso powder and confectioners sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Put in fridge until ready to use

2. 2

   In a separate clean bowl whisk egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually until stiff peaks form. Add in vanilla. Gently fold egg white mixture into whipped cream. Fold in mini chips and ground hazelnuts. Put into a glass container, cover and put in freezer until firm. About 4 hours.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan over medium high heat combine butter, water, sugar and salt until butter is melted. Take mixture off of heat and whisk in flour. Place back on heat and whisk until mixture comes together.

4. 4

   Put mixture in a standing mixture with the paddle attachment. Beat until slightly cooled. Add eggs and egg white one at a time until mixture is no longer lumpy. Put mixture in a piping bag with a large round tip. Pipe 1 1/2 inch rounds about 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden and puffed.

5. 5

   make chocolate sauce: combine corn syrup and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until melted take off heat and whisk in heavy cream.

6. 6

   To assemble cut profiteroles in half horizontally. Put a Big scoop of semifreddo in between the two halves and pour chocolate sauce on top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.