Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cups
An easy make-ahead dinner party treat, with the world’s simplest recipe for chocolate hazelnut mousse!
An easy make-ahead dinner party treat, with the world’s simplest recipe for chocolate hazelnut mousse
Layer with your favourite berries and any cookie crumbs you have on hand — every combination is a winner with this dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 2 cups 35% cream, whipped, divided
- 2 cups fresh berries (blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry)
- 8 amaretti cookies, crushed
- 1 tsp hazelnut extract
- 2 oz white chocolate, shaved
Preparation
Whip 2 cups of whipped cream to firm peaks. Divide in half, set one half aside. Fold chocolate hazelnut spread into one half of whipped cream. If spread if hard, incorporate a small amount whipped cream to loosen, then fold into same half of whipped cream to make a simple mousse. Add hazelnut extract to second half of whipped cream.
Layer into mason jars or decorative glasses from the bottom up, as follows. Cookie crumbs, hazelnut whipped cream, berries, chocolate hazelnut mousse, berries, crumbs, shaved white chocolate.
Make the night before or serve right away. Store in an air tight container.
Servings: Makes 6 servings