Milk-Chocolate Cremoso with Espresso Parfait

• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Cremoso

1. 2 cups heavy cream
2. 1/3 cup granulated sugar
3. 5 large egg yolks
4. 1 pound good-quality milk chocolate, chopped

Espresso Parfait

1. 2 cups heavy cream
2. 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3. 1 tablespoon strong-brewed espresso, cooled
4. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
6. 5 thin slices of white sandwich bread, halved diagonally and crusts trimmed
7. 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped
8. Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1. In a saucepan, heat the cream with the granulated sugar until hot to the touch. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of the hot cream. Scrape the mixture into the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, whisking, until slightly thickened, 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and let stand until melted, 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Transfer to a shallow bowl and refrigerate until very cold, at least 4 hours.
2. In a bowl, beat the cream with the confectioners' sugar, espresso and vanilla until firm. Spoon the cream into ten 1/2-cup ramekins and freeze until firm.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter the bread on both sides. Toast on a baking sheet for about 8 minutes, or until golden.
4. Spoon the milk-chocolate cremoso onto plates, sprinkle with the hazelnuts and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Serve the espresso parfait and toast on the side.