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HAZELNUT-MOCHA AND ALMOND PARFAIT

Instant coffee and almond milk simmer with agar flakes until fully dissolved, then whisk with maple syrup and bittersweet chocolate into a silky mocha layer for parfaits of hazelnut butter, almond pastry cream, and roasted hazelnuts.

Prep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    In 2 1/2 quart saucepan, combine water, espresso, almond milk, and agar flakes. Let mixture sit 10 minutes or more. Over high heat, bring mixture to . Lower heat and uncovered or with pan lid slightly ajar until agar is dissolved, scraping sides and bottom of pan often with spoon.

  2. 2

    Add maple syrup, salt, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips, whisking until smooth. a few minutes longer.

  3. 3

    Pour mixture into hotel pan and transfer to freezer or refrigerator until set.

  4. 4

    Puree mixture with hazelnut butter in food processor until very smooth. Stop machine several times and scrape sides of work bowl with rubber spatula. Chill puree thoroughly.

  5. 5

    To serve, spoon into glasses, alternating with Almond Pastry Cream (recipe preceding) and garnish with hazelnuts.

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Meal Typemain
Seasonspring, summer, autumn, winter

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
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💧Water
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🌍Earth
30%
💨Air
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Heat2%
Entropy5%
Reactivity93%
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Entropy
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