Chocolate-Hazelnut Mousse

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Chocolate-Hazelnut Mousse
45 min.
4
843kcal

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Indulge your senses in the luxurious delight of Chocolate-Hazelnut Mousse, a dessert that promises to elevate any occasion. This gluten-free treat will not only captivate your taste buds but also astonish your dinner guests with its rich flavors and velvety texture. Perfectly balanced between the nutty essence of hazelnuts and the richness of milk chocolate, each bite offers a taste of decadence that’s hard to resist.

The preparation is surprisingly straightforward, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. With only a handful of ingredients, including creamy heavy cream and wholesome hazelnuts, you can craft a delightful mousse that feels gourmet yet is incredibly approachable. The process of roasting hazelnuts and blending them into a smooth paste releases their natural oils and flavors, creating a rich base that harmonizes beautifully with the melted chocolate.

This dessert is perfect for any gathering, whether it's a family dinner or a celebration with friends. Impress your loved ones with this luscious mousse, served in elegant glasses or stylish bowls, garnished with a sprinkle of crushed hazelnuts for that extra touch of sophistication. Treat yourself and your guests to a chocolate experience that’s not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight – a must-try for any chocolate lover!

Ingredients

  •  egg yolks 
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoon hazelnut oil 
  • ounces unblanched hazelnuts 
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream 
  • ounces chocolate cut into small pieces
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • small eggbeater with large bowl, rubber spatula
  • small eggbeater with large bowl, rubber spatula

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the hazelnuts on a small baking tray and bake until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes, turning the tray back to front after 5 or 6 minutes. Cool. Enclose the nuts in a clean towel and rub until as much of the skins as possible come off.
  2. Place the nuts and hazelnut oil in the workbowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until a paste forms.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, using a whisk or eggbeater, whip the heavy cream. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.
  4. In a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate. Turn off the heat when almost melted and stir occasionally until completely melted.
  5. Scrape into the nut paste and process until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.
  6. In a clean medium heatproof bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks.
  7. *If hazelnut oil is not available, peanut or safflower oil can be substituted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories843kcal
Protein5.12%
Fat73.77%
Carbs21.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.92
Glycemic Load
20.29
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.420869630316%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.38mg
Catechin
0.42mg
Epigallocatechin
0.99mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:843.35kcal
42.17%
Fat:72.92g
112.18%
Saturated Fat:30.76g
192.28%
Carbohydrates:46.94g
15.65%
Net Carbohydrates:41.55g
15.11%
Sugar:39.1g
43.44%
Cholesterol:246.65mg
82.22%
Sodium:37.15mg
1.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:23.39mg
7.8%
Protein:11.38g
22.76%
Manganese:2.37mg
118.61%
Vitamin E:8.18mg
54.55%
Copper:0.84mg
41.83%
Vitamin A:1513.73IU
30.27%
Magnesium:104.88mg
26.22%
Phosphorus:259.27mg
25.93%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.61%
Fiber:5.39g
21.55%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.44%
Selenium:12.18µg
17.4%
Iron:3.11mg
17.28%
Folate:64.39µg
16.1%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.66%
Vitamin D:2.16µg
14.38%
Zinc:1.93mg
12.85%
Potassium:443.57mg
12.67%
Calcium:125.83mg
12.58%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.82%
Vitamin K:10.22µg
9.73%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.77%
Vitamin B3:0.94mg
4.68%
Vitamin C:2.77mg
3.36%
Source:Epicurious