Description
Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse is the ultimate dessert for chocolate enthusiasts, delivering a rich and creamy indulgence that satisfies cravings. This luxurious mousse combines high-quality dark chocolate with the nutty essence of toasted hazelnuts, creating an irresistible treat that melts in your mouth. Perfect for elegant dinner parties or cozy evenings at home, this recipe is surprisingly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cacao)
- 300ml heavy cream
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 100g toasted hazelnuts
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Finely chop half of the toasted hazelnuts and fold them into the mixture, reserving some for garnish.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least two hours to set.
- Before serving, garnish with whole hazelnuts or chocolate curls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg