Hazelnut Mousse

The hazelnut mousse is a creamy and delicious dessert that uses toasted hazelnuts for an intense and enveloping flavor. Here’s how to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 150 g of toasted 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 powdered gelatin)
• 50 ml of milk

Preparation

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

Interesting Facts

Hazelnuts are a recurring ingredient in Piedmontese pastry, particularly thanks to the fame of the “Tonda Gentile delle Langhe” variety, particularly 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, the hazelnut mousse can be paired with a chocolate sauce or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving. Enjoy preparing!