Rich dark chocolate mousse is softened with whipped cream and flavored with hazelnut praline for a smooth, elegant individual dessert. Toasted hazelnuts provide crunch while optional orange zest adds a bright aromatic contrast.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving (recipe serves 4)
- Calories
- 430 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 30 g
- Fat
- 34 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Actual values can vary with brands, amounts, and preparation.
Ingredients
- 170 g dark chocolate (60–70%), finely choppedFind substitute
- 240 ml heavy cream, dividedFind substitute
- 15 g granulated sugarFind substitute
- ¼ tsp fine sea saltFind substitute
- 1 tsp vanilla extractFind substitute
- 30 g hazelnut praline pasteFind substitute
- 25 g toasted hazelnuts, choppedFind substitute
- 2 tsp (4 g) Dutch-process cocoa powderFind substitute
- 1 tsp finely grated orange zest, optionalFind substitute
- 4 mint leaves, optionalFind substitute
SpiceGuy suggestions
- Espresso Powder — Makes chocolate taste deeper.
- Cardamom — Aromatic alternative.
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Instructions
- 1
If necessary, toast the hazelnuts at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. Cool and chop.
- 2
Heat 60 ml heavy cream until steaming but not boiling.
- 3
Pour it over the chocolate. Leave for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
- 4
Whisk in praline paste, salt, vanilla, and orange zest only if using. Cool until barely lukewarm.
- 5
Whip the remaining 180 ml cream with sugar to medium peaks.
- 6
Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then gently fold in the remainder.
- 7
Divide between four glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- 8
Dust evenly with the cocoa and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts. Add one mint leaf per serving only if using.
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