Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Glasses
Treat yourself to an elegant dessert experience with these Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Glasses. This luscious mousse combines rich dark chocolate and crunchy roasted hazelnuts, creating a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dessert promises to impress your guests with its stunning presentation and irresistible taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 100g roasted hazelnuts (chopped, plus whole for garnish)
- 50g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large egg whites
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in short bursts until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Roughly chop the roasted hazelnuts, reserving some whole ones for garnish.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until combined.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold this mixture into the chocolate-cream blend carefully.
- Spoon the mousse into glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before serving. Top with reserved hazelnuts just before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Enhance flavor by adding a splash of espresso or orange zest. Substitute hazelnuts with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version. The mousse can be prepared up to two days in advance; store it in airtight containers.