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Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cups

Three of my favorite foods—chocolate, hazelnuts and puff pastry—come together for an impressive dessert. Dress them up with a drizzle of melted chocolate and sprinkling of chopped nuts. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cups
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 30 min. + cooling
  • Makes
    6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells, thawed
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup Nutella
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • Additional miniature semisweet chocolate chips, melted, optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Directions

  • Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form.
  • In another bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, Nutella and cinnamon until blended. Fold in whipped cream and chocolate chips. Spoon into pastry shells. If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with hazelnuts. Refrigerate until serving.
Editor's Note
To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 581 calories, 48g fat (19g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

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  • pamleen
    May 4, 2015

    Easy and delicious!

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