Description
Chocolate Hazelnut Mascarpone Cups are the ultimate indulgence, with a chocolate cookie crust, a rich and creamy mascarpone filling, and the irresistible combination of chocolate hazelnut spread. These individual desserts are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- For the Cookie Crust:
- 12 chocolate creme sandwich cookies
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- For the Chocolate Hazelnut Mascarpone Cream:
- 8.8 ounces (250 grams) mascarpone cheese, softened at room temperature
- 2/3 cup (200 grams) chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- To make the cookie crust, crush the chocolate creme sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand in a ziplock bag. Combine the crumbs with melted butter until evenly mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottoms of the cupcake liners, creating an even crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- For the mascarpone cream, beat the mascarpone cheese, chocolate hazelnut spread, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, being careful not to deflate it.
- Spoon or pipe the mascarpone cream over the cooled cookie crusts, filling each cup to the top.
- Chill the cups in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with additional chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate shavings, if desired.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle a little chocolate hazelnut spread on top before serving.
- If you don’t have a muffin tin, you can also serve these in individual dessert cups or small glasses.
- The cups can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg