Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Cake
A rich and airy hazelnut chocolate mousse cake that combines the deep flavor of dark chocolate with the crunch of toasted hazelnuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2.5 hours
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toast the hazelnuts for about 10 minutes, then let cool and chop.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
- Add sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; fold in the chopped hazelnuts.
- Pour the mixture into a cake pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Consider chilling your mixing bowl for better whipping results.
- For a sweeter flavor, semi-sweet chocolate can be used.
- You can refrigerate the mousse overnight for a firmer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg