Decadent Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Recipe
A rich and creamy Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse that combines the indulgent flavors of melted chocolate and hazelnut spread with light, airy whipped cream. Perfect as a decadent dessert that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate
- 100g dark chocolate
Hazelnut Spread
- 3 tablespoons hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
Sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: Gently melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth and fully melted.
- Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar together until soft peaks form. The cream should be light and airy but still hold its shape.
- Combine with hazelnut spread: Fold the hazelnut spread gently into the melted chocolate until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Fold into whipped cream: Carefully fold the chocolate and hazelnut mixture into the whipped cream in batches to maintain the mousse’s light texture. Mix until uniform but do not overmix to avoid deflating.
- Chill until set: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set and firm enough to hold its shape. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Ensure the cream is cold before whipping for better volume.
- You can garnish with chopped toasted hazelnuts or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
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