HAZELNUT SEMIFREDDO

HAZELNUT SEMIFREDDO image

Yield 12 desserts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 CUP SHELLED HAZELNUTS
1-13 OZ JAR NUTELLA
½ CUP WHOLE MILK
2 TABLESPOONS HAZELNUT LIQUOR
1 ½ TEASPOONS VANILLA
¼ TEASPOON SALT
2 CUPS HEAVY CREAM, SOFTLY WHIPPED

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350*. Toast the hazelnuts 5-10 minutes. Let cool, then rub briskly in a towel to remove the skins. Pulse in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Line 12 muffin pan cups with aluminum foil liners, set aside. Blend the Nutella, milk, liqueur, vanilla and salt in a food processor until smooth. Add ¾ cup of the toasted hazelnuts and pulse. Scoop the mixture into a large bowl. Fold in the softly whipped cream until no streaks show. Ladle the mixture into the lined muffin cups, filling to within 1/8th inch of the top. Sprinkle with the remaining hazelnuts. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Remove from pan with the foil liners. Place in a large resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer. Let stand at room temperature 8-10 minutes before serving.