CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT MOUSSE

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Chocolate     Dessert     Valentine's Day     Spirit     Frangelico     Chill     Hazelnut     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cups hazelnuts (about 2 ounces), toasted, husked
5 tablespoons sugar
4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 large eggs, separated
5 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) or brandy
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
Additional whipped cream
Additional toasted hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Grind hazelnuts with 1 tablespoon sugar in processor until mixture forms paste. Melt chocolate in small metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from over water.
  • Whisk egg yolks, 2 tablespoons water, Frangelico and 2 tablespoons sugar in large metal bowl to blend. Set bowl over same saucepan of simmering water and whisk constantly until thick ribbons form when whisk is lifted and thermometer inserted into mixture registers 160°F, about 6 minutes. Cool mixture slightly. Fold in chocolate and hazelnut paste.
  • Using electric mixer, beat egg whites and pinch of salt in large bowl until soft peaks form. Stir remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and 3 tablespoons water in very small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil until thermometer inserted into mixture registers 220°F, about 4 minutes. Gradually add hot syrup to whites, beating until firm peaks form and whites are cool. Fold into chocolate mixture in 2 additions.
  • Beat 1/2 cup whipping cream in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into mousse. Spoon mousse into 4 goblets, dividing equally. Chill mousse at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Garnish each serving with whipped cream and toasted hazelnuts.

Md Anwer
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This mousse is the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Zahid Satti
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I love the way this mousse looks when it's finished.


Lawrence Palmore
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This mousse is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Lucky Lalbabu
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I've made this mousse several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Nawaz Kaloon
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This mousse is the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness.


Hawk the gamer
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I love that this mousse is made with real chocolate and hazelnuts.


Moratiwa Mokibelo
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This mousse is so rich and decadent, it's the perfect way to end a meal.


Mander 684
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I made this mousse for my husband's birthday and he loved it.


Ashley Diaz
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This mousse is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


lashantrell wilson
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I love the combination of chocolate and hazelnut in this mousse.


Shefe Shefe
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This mousse is so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Jody
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I made this mousse for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Lesole Dipali
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This mousse was amazing! It was so rich and chocolatey, and the hazelnut flavor was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.