Description
This creamy Nutella mousse is a rich, airy dessert made with just three main ingredients. It’s a no-bake, egg-free treat that delivers indulgent chocolate-hazelnut flavor with minimal effort — perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 225 g Nutella
- 125 g milk chocolate, chopped
- 500 g whipping cream (35% fat), divided
- ¼ teaspoon hazelnut extract (optional)
- 50 g chopped hazelnuts (optional, for garnish)
- 60 g whipping cream (for ganache, optional)
- 150 g Nutella (for ganache, optional)
Instructions
- Chop the milk chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl with the Nutella.
- Heat half of the cream in a saucepan until just boiling around the edges.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and Nutella. Let sit for a few minutes, then whisk until smooth and melted.
- Add the remaining cream and hazelnut extract (if using). Whisk to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate until very cold — at least 2 hours or overnight. For quicker chilling, freeze for 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Once fully chilled, whip the mixture with an electric mixer until medium peaks form. Do not overwhip.
- Spoon or pipe into serving glasses. Chill for 30 minutes for a firmer texture or serve immediately for a soft mousse.
- For the ganache (optional): Heat 60 g cream until almost boiling. Add 150 g Nutella, let sit briefly, then whisk until smooth. Cool before spooning over mousse.
- Garnish with chopped hazelnuts or toppings of choice and serve.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate for a richer, less sweet variation.
- Do not overwhip — stop once medium peaks form to keep mousse smooth.
- Nutella mousse can be served immediately or chilled longer for a firmer texture.
- Top with fresh berries, ganache, or chopped hazelnuts for extra flair.
- Best enjoyed chilled — do not freeze or reheat.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
