Bittersweet chocolate tartufo with olive oil gelato and olive oil-fried croutons Recipe - Los Angele

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for garnishing
• 1/4 pound Pullman bread loaf, crust removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• Kosher salt
• Tartufos (see below)
• Olive Oil Gelato (see below)
• 1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate (preferably 70% Cordillera), finely chopped
• 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 6 1/2 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 7 tablespoons butter, softened at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1/2 tablespoon whisky
• Chocolate Glaze (see below), warmed
• 1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate, preferably 70% Cordillera
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1/4 pound (1 stick) plus 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 6 extra-large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 cup finishing-quality extra-virgin olive oil