9 capsules of either Roma or Decaffeinato Intenso Grand Cru (to produce 11 oz,320 ml of Espresso coffee) 3 hazelnuts, chopped coarsely 100 ml /3.5 oz of whipped cream 250 ml /8.5 oz of coffee-flavoured custard Ingredients for preparing 250 ml / 8.5 oz of home-made coffee-flavoured custard (to be prepared the previous day): 1 capsule of Grand Cru Roma (to produce 1.35 oz,40 ml of Espresso coffee) 250 ml / 8.5 oz of milk 2 egg yolks 75 g / 2.7 oz of sugar 25 g / 0.9 oz of flour half a vanilla pod, split lengthways
Method
1. Confectioner's Chiboust custard: Prepare one capsule of either Roma or Decaffeinato Intenso Grand Cru in espresso (40 ml / 1.5 oz) 2. Mix it with two-thirds of the milk and half a vanilla pod in a saucepan 3. Boil the mixture and set aside to let the vanilla flavor infuse 4. Pour the egg yolks and the sugar into a large bowl and beat vigorously 5. Add the flour, followed by the rest of the cold milk to avoid lumps from forming 6. Then add the vanilla-flavored mixture, removing the vanilla pod first 7. Pour the whole mixture into another saucepan 8. Let the mixture boil for 3 minutes while stirring with a whisk 9. Leave to cool, then refrigerate 10. When the custard is cold, add the chopped hazelnuts and whipped cream 11. Place a tablespoon of the Chiboust cream at the bottom of each cup 12. Prepare a capsule of Roma or Decaffeinato Intenso Grand Cru in Espresso (40 ml / 1.5 oz) directly on top of each capuccino cup 13. Serve immediately.