Description
A simple recipe for rich chocolate hazelnut mousse.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup hazelnut spread
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Melt the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Stir the hazelnut spread into the melted chocolate until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale. Gradually whisk the warm chocolate mixture into the yolks.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to lighten it.
- Fold in the remaining whipped cream gently.
- Fold in the beaten egg whites in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger hazelnut flavor, toast the hazelnuts before using them in any garnish.
- You can substitute milk chocolate for bittersweet chocolate if you prefer a sweeter taste.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: chocolate, hazelnut, mousse, dessert, easy, rich