Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse
This decadent Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse is one of those fabulous dishes that tastes super impressive but really isn’t all that tricky. Have a go with this delicious version.
Ingredients
- 250 g Whittakers milk chocolate chopped
- 3 eggs at room temperature & separated
- 2 Tbsp caster sugar
- 1 cup Cream
- ⅓ cup Alison's Pantry Roasted Hazelnuts
- Whittakers dark chocolate Grated
Instructions
- Place broken-up milk chocolate in a large heatproof microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave uncovered on medium (50%) for 1 to 2 minutes stirring every 30 seconds with a metal spoon until melted.
- While the chocolate is melting and left to cool, finely chop or whizz the toasted hazelnuts.
- Add the 3 egg yolks to cooled chocolate and stir until well combined.
- Using an electric hand beater, beat the 3 egg whites in a bowl until soft peaks form.
- Sprinkle sugar over egg whites and beat until thick and glossy.
- Using a large metal spoon, gently fold the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture until combined. Set aside.
- Whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold cream and most of the hazelnuts into chocolate mixture until combined. Leave a few chopped hazelnuts for a topping.
- Spoon the mixture into four dessert glasses..
- Place on a tray and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
- Top with grated dark chocolate and the remaining hazelnuts, just before serving.
Notes
Tip: Almonds are great for this recipe too.
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