Description

Decadent chocolate mousse served in a handmade chocolate bowl studded with crushed hazelnuts, topped with ganache swirls and a Ferrero-style truffle – a show-stopping dessert for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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For the chocolate bowls:
8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
Small balloons (food-safe, optional for shaping)
For the chocolate mousse:
6 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 eggs, separated
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
For decoration:
Chocolate ganache or fudge piping (optional)
Ferrero Rocher or hazelnut truffles
Extra chopped hazelnuts

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Instructions

Make the chocolate bowls: Melt chocolate and let it cool slightly. Inflate small balloons to desired size and dip the bottoms into melted chocolate. Place on a parchment-lined tray to set. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts around the chocolate edge. Refrigerate until firm, then carefully pop and peel away balloons.
Prepare mousse: Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, then cool slightly.
In one bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until pale and creamy.
In a second bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
Fold the melted chocolate into the yolk mixture, then fold in the whipped egg whites followed by the whipped cream until fully incorporated and smooth.
Chill mousse in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
Spoon mousse into prepared chocolate bowls.
Pipe a swirl of chocolate ganache on top (if using), add a Ferrero-style truffle, and sprinkle with additional chopped hazelnuts.

Notes

Ensure chocolate is not too hot when dipping balloons to prevent popping.
Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor and texture.
To make ganache, simply heat equal parts cream and chocolate and stir until smooth.
Mousse can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
Serve immediately after assembling for the best presentation.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mousse bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 115mg