4 esterhazy esterhazyschnitten Recipes

hazelnuts (2 1/2 oz, toasted and peeled ), sliced almonds (2 oz, natural or blanched ), sugar, egg whites, at room temperature, granulated sugar, milk, divided, cornstarch, granulated sugar, egg yolks, unsalted butter (2 sticks, at cool room temperature, cut into small pieces), kirsch or 2 tbsp cognac or 2 tbsp golden rum, warm apricot jam or 1/4 cup apricot glaze, faux fondant (see recipe below ), bittersweet chocolate, melted, sliced almonds, toasted (for garnish ), sugar , sifted, warm water, warm water, light corn syrup

mushrooms, sliced or diced, diced carrot, minced shallots or 1/4 cup minced green onion, butter, sweet hungarian paprika, salt (to taste), sour cream, worcestershire sauce, sirloin steaks (sirloin, tsp-bone, or fillet)