Description
Creamy chocolate hazelnut mousse promises indulgent dessert perfection with rich French culinary traditions. Delicate layers of silky chocolate blend seamlessly, inviting passionate dessert enthusiasts to savor each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup (75 g) hazelnuts
- ½ cup (85 g) dates, pitted
- 2 tbsps cacao or cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Soak raw hazelnuts in room temperature water for 8-12 hours or at least 60 minutes to soften their texture and enhance blendability.
- Blending: Combine softened hazelnuts, pitted dates, unsweetened cocoa powder, full-fat coconut milk, and pure vanilla extract in a high-powered blender. Pulse and blend at medium-high speed, thoroughly scraping sides to create a silky-smooth chocolate mixture with no remaining chunks.
- Portioning: Transfer the velvety chocolate hazelnut mixture into individual ramekins or decorative glass vessels, using a spatula to create an even, elegant surface.
- Chilling: Cover the filled containers loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or preferably overnight. This resting period allows the mousse to set firmly and develop deep, intense flavor profiles.
- Garnishing: Just before serving, elevate the dessert’s presentation by topping with delicate dark chocolate shavings, toasted hazelnut fragments, or a vibrant scattering of seasonal berries to introduce textural complexity and visual intrigue.
Notes
- Soak Smartly: Hydrate hazelnuts for at least 60 minutes to ensure a smoother, silkier mousse texture and easier blending.
- Blend with Precision: Scrape down blender sides frequently to eliminate any stubborn nut chunks and create an ultra-creamy consistency.
- Chill Completely: Refrigerate for a minimum of 3-4 hours, preferably overnight, to develop deep, rich flavors and achieve the perfect mousse density.
- Garnish Beautifully: Top with dark chocolate shavings, toasted hazelnuts, or fresh berries to elevate both visual appeal and taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg