A quick and easy mousse for the Nutella lover in your life.
Ingredients
½ cup hazelnut chocolate spread, such as nutella
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp butter, softened
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
12 toasted hazelnuts, halved (optional)
Instructions
In heatproof bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate spread with 2 tbsp water until smooth; stir in butter. Keep warm. (You can also do this step on medium power in the microwave).
In separate bowl, whip cream; fold one-third into chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining cream. Divide among four small serving bowls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Garnish with hazelnuts if using, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Recipe by Hidden Ponies at https://hiddenponies.com/2011/08/hazelnut-mousse/