Description
Chocolate Hazelnut Mascarpone Cups are a luxurious dessert that beautifully blends rich dark chocolate, creamy mascarpone, and crunchy hazelnuts. Perfect for any occasion, these elegant treats create a delightful explosion of flavor with each spoonful, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or indulging yourself after a long day, these cups promise sheer bliss in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 4 oz dark chocolate (high-quality)
- 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth; stir well after each interval to prevent burning.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and half of the chopped hazelnuts; mix until creamy.
- Spoon layers of melted chocolate into serving cups, then add a generous dollop of the mascarpone mixture on top. Sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts.
- Chill the assembled cups in the refrigerator for at least one hour to set.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder or top with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg