Baking Classics: Chocolate-Hazelnut Croustillant

Baking Classics

The Technique

Chocolate-Hazelnut Croustillant

A crisp chocolate filling makes so many bakeshop specialties better. Hazelnut Opera Cake features this rich ganache based component with Feuilletine folded into it that provides a wonderful texture. Consider using it for traditional rolled & layer cakes to add depth to the standard. Learn how to make a classic filling ideal for a number of sweet desserts.

Chocolate-Hazelnut Croustillant
makes about 1 1/4 cup

1/2 cup 60% bittersweet chocolate morsels
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 Tbsp butter
3/4 cup finely crushed Feuilletine
2 Tbsp finely ground toasted hazelnuts

Microwave the bittersweet chocolate morsels & the heavy cream in a small glass bowl on High 30 seconds or until melted. Add the butter & whisk until smooth. Let stand 5 minutes. Fold in the Feuilletine & the hazelnuts. Continue folding 1 to 2 minutes or until the mixture begins to hold its shape several seconds & it is a spreading consistency. Use as directed in specific recipe applications.

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How To Make Chocolate-Hazelnut Croustillant

Toasting hazelnuts adds an extra layer of depth to recipes. Arrange 2 cups hazelnuts on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until fragrant & golden. Cool completely. They will then be ready to add to this decadent filling.

The Technique

A few pieces of equipment will be needed in order to complete the task. Read through the recipe before beginning. Her’s what you should know.

No. 1

Microwave the bittersweet chocolate morsels & the heavy cream in a small glass bowl on High 30 seconds or until melted. Add the butter & whisk until smooth. Let stand 5 minutes.

No. 2

Fold in the Feuilletine & the hazelnuts.

No. 3

Continue folding 1 to 2 minutes or until the mixture begins to hold its shape several seconds & it is a spreading consistency. Use as directed in specific recipe applications.

The Tune
“I’ve been Loving You Too Long” Etta James
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