Description
A rich and creamy cake that combines smooth chocolate mousse with a delightful hint of hazelnut, all on a crunchy cookie crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup hazelnut spread
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 2 tbsp chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter together. Press this mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
- In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate, then let it cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fold the melted chocolate and hazelnut spread into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Pour this mixture over the chilled crust. Smooth the top and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts on top and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
- Slice and serve the cake.
Notes
Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator. It’s best enjoyed within the first couple of days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, mousse cake, dessert, hazelnut, rich dessert