Hazelnut Mousse

Hazelnut mousse is a creamy and delicious dessert that utilizes roasted hazelnuts for an intense and enveloping flavor. Here’s how to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 150 g of roasted hazelnuts
• 100 g of sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 200 ml of whipping cream
• 50 g of butter
• 2 sheets of gelatin (or 4 g of gelatin powder)
• 50 ml of milk

Preparation

1. Begin by toasting the hazelnuts in the oven or in a pan to enhance their flavor. Let them cool down and then finely chop them in a mixer or food processor.
2. Put the gelatin sheets in a bowl full of cold water to hydrate them for about 10 minutes (if using powdered gelatin, follow the package instructions for hydration).
3. Dissolve the sugar with a little water in a saucepan and bring to a boil until you get a syrup. Allow to cool slightly.
4. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks. Gradually add the sugar syrup to the egg yolks, continuing to whisk until you get a light and fluffy mixture.
5. Melt the squeezed gelatin in the warm milk and incorporate it into the egg and sugar mixture.
6. Add the chopped hazelnuts and melted butter and mix well to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
7. Whip the cream until it’s fluffy and gently fold it into the hazelnut mixture, being careful not to deflate it.
8. Pour the mousse into small cups or in a single container and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving so that it sets well.

Curiosity

Hazelnuts are a recurring ingredient in Piedmontese pastry, particularly thanks to the fame of the “Tonda Gentile delle Langhe” variety, which is especially appreciated for its quality. So, if you want to give an even more Italian touch to your dessert, try to get these specific hazelnuts.

For an even richer taste, hazelnut mousse can be paired with a chocolate sauce or a sprinkling of cocoa powder before serving. Enjoy your preparation!