Description
The Chocolate Nutella Cheesecake Mousse is a luscious dessert combining the creamy tang of cheesecake with the rich, nutty sweetness of Nutella and dark chocolate. This light, airy mousse melts on your tongue, offering a perfect balance of flavors and a versatile serving style, ideal for celebrations or indulgent treats.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Base
- Cream Cheese (8 oz, softened)
- Powdered Sugar (1/3 cup)
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
Chocolate and Nutella
- Nutella (1/2 cup)
- Dark Chocolate (3 oz, melted and slightly cooled)
Whipped Cream
- Heavy Whipping Cream (3/4 cup, cold)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Base: Beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy, forming the cheesecake flavor foundation.
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt the dark chocolate over simmering water or in short microwave bursts, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Allow it to cool slightly before use.
- Incorporate Nutella: Fold the Nutella into the cream cheese base, mixing gently but thoroughly to evenly distribute the nutty chocolate flavor.
- Whip the Heavy Cream: Using cold heavy cream, whip until soft peaks form, ensuring the mousse will be light and airy.
- Combine Everything Gently: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the Nutella and cream cheese mixture in batches to preserve the mousse’s light, fluffy texture.
- Chill and Set: Transfer the mousse to serving dishes or a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up and blend the flavors.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps and achieve smooth mixing.
- Do not overwhip the cream; stop at soft peaks for the ideal mousse texture.
- Fold whipped cream gently into the mixture to keep it fluffy, rather than stirring vigorously.
- Chill the mousse fully for best taste, texture, and flavor melding.
- Opt for premium Nutella and quality dark chocolate to elevate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg