Chocolate-Hazelnut Gianduia Crepes with Hazelnut Ice Cream (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Gianduia Crepes with Hazelnut Ice Cream (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. On a work surface, sprinkle about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chocolate and 2 teaspoons of the nuts across each crepe. Fold in half and into quarters to make triangular shapes.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 tablespoons of the sugar and cook over medium-high heat, swirling to melt the sugar. Remove the pan from the heat. Add 1/4 cup of the Nocello and 2 tablespoons of the brandy, return to the heat, and tilt the pan to ignite. Return to the heat, add 4 of the folded crepes, and stir to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook over medium heat, swirling, until the crepes are heated through and the chocolate inside is melted, about 2 minutes.
  3. Arrange 2 or 3 crepes on each dessert plate and keep warm. Repeat 2 more times with the remaining ingredients.
  4. To serve, place a scoop of hazelnut ice cream on top of each serving of crepes (alternatively, top with sweetened whipped cream). Sprinkle with the remaining chopped hazelnuts and garnish with cocoa powder. Serve immediately.
  5. Sweet Crepes:
  6. Whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and 4 1/2 teaspoons of the butter to form a smooth, thin batter. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding.
  7. Heat a heavy 6-inch skillet or crepe pan over medium-high heat. When hot, brush with a light coating of the remaining butter. Ladle about 1/4 cup of crepe batter into the pan, tilting the skillet to evenly coat the pan with batter. Cook until golden brown on the bottom and the top begins to look dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a spatula, carefully turn the crepe and cook on the second side just until the bottom colors slightly, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
  8. Assemble as directed in Gianduia Crepes recipe, above. (Or, make ahead and when cool, layer between sheets of waxed paper and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 3 days.)
  9. Yield: 12 (6-inch) crepes
  10. Hazelnut Ice Cream:
  11. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  12. 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.
  13. Combine the cream and 1 cup of the milk in a large heavy saucepan. Scrape the vanilla bean seeds into the cream mixture, and add the bean and the hazelnuts. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  14. 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.
  15. Discard the vanilla bean, and rinse the nuts in the 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.
  16. Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream machine. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pack into an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.
  17. Yield: 1 1/2 quarts
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1511.64 Kcal (6329 kJ)
Calories from fat 907.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 100.79g 155%
Cholesterol 852.38mg 284%
Sodium 426.98mg 18%
Potassium 1008.76mg 21%
Total Carbs 108.4g 36%
Sugars 72.55g 290%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g 29%
Protein 43.57g 87%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 7.3mg 40%
Calcium 469.8mg 47%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 234.21 Kcal (981 kJ)
Calories from fat 140.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.62g 155%
Cholesterol 132.07mg 284%
Sodium 66.16mg 18%
Potassium 156.3mg 21%
Total Carbs 16.8g 36%
Sugars 11.24g 290%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 29%
Protein 6.75g 87%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 7%
Iron 1.1mg 40%
Calcium 72.8mg 47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 37.8
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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