Chocolate Orange and Hazelnut Mousse

Chocolate mousse originated in France and was first introduced in the 18th century. It quickly became popular due to its rich and creamy texture.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 140 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Chocolate Orange and Hazelnut Mousse

Cooking Method: Chilling, Mixing Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 ounce Dark chocolate
• 1 cup Orange juice
• 2 teaspoon Gelatin
• 1 cup Hazelnuts
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest

Instructions

1. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the orange juice and gelatin. Allow it to bloom for 5 minutes.
3. Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan until golden brown. Allow them to cool, then roughly chop them.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted chocolate, orange juice mixture, sugar, vanilla extract, whipped cream, and orange zest. Mix well.
5. Gently fold in the chopped hazelnuts.
6. Divide the mixture into serving glasses or bowls.
7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28g44%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.