Chocolate Pavé

1 Place the chocolate in a saucepan and add the cream

Heat over low while stirring

Stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture thickens slightly

Whisk together the ground almonds, cornstarch, and a little cream to form a paste, then stir into the saucepan

Continue cooking at a simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens

Remove from heat and add the hazelnuts

Let cool slightly

In a large bowl, create layers of whipped cream and crushed biscuits, ending with a layer of whipped cream

Topping

Beat the heavy cream in an electric mixer until it forms stiff peaks

Add the almond extract and continue beating until stiff and smooth

Spread over the top of the whipped cream layer

Decorate with hazelnuts.