Hazelnut, Coffee and Chocolate Ice Cream Bombe
- Chocolate Brownie, recipe follows
- Coffee Ice Cream, recipe follows
- Hazelnut Ice Cream, recipe follows
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons Frangelico or brandy
- 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup toasted, chopped hazelnuts
- Turn out the brownie onto a work surface and peel away the parchment paper.
- Place a 2-quart bombe mold or metal mixing bowl on top of the brownie and using a knife, cut out the shape of the mold.
- Crumble the trimmings into a bowl to use as garnish on the final bombe.
- Wrap and set aside the large brownie for final assembly.
- Lightly coat the bombe mold or metal mixing bowl with vegetable oil.
- Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, soften the Coffee Ice Cream in the refrigerator (but do not let melt).
- Remove the mold from the freezer.
- Using a rubber spatula, quickly spread an even, thick layer of the softened Coffee Ice Cream over the mold to within about 1 1/2 inches of the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap, pressing to seal the ice cream against the mold and remove any air pockets.
- Return to the freezer to harden.
- Meanwhile, soften the Hazelnut Ice Cream in the refrigerator (but do not allow to melt).
- Remove the mold from the freezer.
- With a spatula, fill the center of the mold with the softened Hazelnut Ice Cream, leaving a 1 1/2-inch space along the top to place the brownie cake.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and return to the freezer to harden slightly.
- Remove the mold from the freezer and while the Hazelnut Ice Cream is still slightly soft, press the brownie onto the ice cream to form a base.
- Wrap in plastic and return to the freezer to harden completely, at least 4 hours.
- To make the sweetened whipped cream, in a bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups of the cream with an electric mixer at medium speed until it thickens and starts to hold soft peaks.
- Add the sugar and vanilla and continue beating until the cream holds peaks, being careful not to overbeat.
- Refrigerate while assembling the other ingredients.
- To make the Hazelnut Chocolate Sauce, in a medium saucepan, bring the remaining 1 cup of cream and Frangelico to a gentle boil.
- Remove from the heat.
- Place the chocolate in a medium bowl and pour the warm cream mixture over it.
- Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until melted and well blended.
- Whisk in the hazelnuts.
- Remove the bombe from the freezer.
- To unmold, dip in a pan or sink of warm water.
- Invert onto a platter or cake plate and carefully remove the mold.
- (If the ice cream has softened a great deal, return to the freezer to harden.)
- To serve the bombe, spread an even layer of sweetened whipped cream over the bombe and drizzle with the chocolate sauce.
- Crumble the reserved brownie crumbs over the top and present tableside.
- To serve, cut with a sharp knife that has been dipped in hot water and wiped with a clean cloth before slicing each piece.
- Serve immediately.
- Chocolate Brownie:
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
- Line with parchment paper and lightly grease and flour the paper and sides of the pan, shaking to remove any excess.
- Set aside.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt together the butter and chocolate, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sugar and stir to dissolve and until smooth.
- Remove from the heat and pour into a medium bowl.
- Add the flour and eggs in 2 additions, alternating, and whisking well after each to combine.
- Add the vanilla and mix well.
- Pour into the prepared pan and rap the bottom of the pan lightly against the countertop.
- Bake until the brownies are set and have risen, and a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Yield: 1 (9-inch) pan of brownies, about 6 to 8 servings
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup hazelnut liqueur, such as Frangelico or other nut-flavored liqueur, such as Nocello
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the skins are cracked and the nuts (under the skins) are deeply golden brown.
- Place the nuts in a towel and rub them to remove most of the skins.
- Cool completely.
- Combine the cream and 1 cup of the milk in a large heavy saucepan.
- Scrape the vanilla seeds into the cream mixture and add the bean and the hazelnuts.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Whisk the yolks and sugar in a medium bowl.
- In a slow, steady stream, whisk 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture.
- Gradually whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan.
- Stir constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and reaches 170 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof medium bowl.
- Discard the vanilla bean, remove the nuts and rinse in a strainer under cold running water; pat dry on paper towels.
- On a work surface, crush the nuts with a meat mallet or rolling pin, and stir into the custard.
- Stir in the remaining 1 cup milk and the liqueur.
- Cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap against the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.
- Pour the chilled custard into the bowl of an ice cream machine and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Place in a plastic container, cover tightly, and freeze until ready to use.
- Yield: 1 1/2 quarts
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 6 large egg yolks
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and coffee.
- Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Remove from the heat.
- In a medium bowl, beat the yolks with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until the yolks are thick and light yellow in color, about 3 minutes.
- Temper the eggs by adding about 1 cup of the warm milk mixture to the eggs, whisking to combine.
- Gradually add the egg mixture in a slow, steady stream, to the remaining hot milk.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean container.
- Cover with plastic wrap, pressing down against the surface to keep a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours.
- Pour the custard into the bowl of an ice cream machine and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Place in a plastic container, tightly cover, and freeze until ready to use.
- Yield: about 1 quart
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/hazelnut-coffee-and-chocolate-ice-cream-bombe-recipe.html (may not work)