Heart-Shaped Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cake

Heart-Shaped Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cake

This heart-shaped layered dessert combines a hazelnut biscuit base, rich chocolate mousse, and a glossy chocolate glaze. Perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or celebrations. Here’s how to recreate it:

Ingredients

For the Hazelnut Biscuit Base:

1 1/2 cups (150 g) ground hazelnuts or almond flour
1/3 cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (70 g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Mousse Layers:

7 oz (200 g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
7 oz (200 g) milk chocolate, chopped
2 1/2 cups (600 ml) heavy cream, chilled
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Glaze:

1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
1/2 cup (120 g) dark chocolate, finely chopped
1 tablespoon corn syrup or honey
1 teaspoon unsalted butter

For Garnish:

Chopped hazelnuts
Edible gold leaf or gold dust (optional)

Instructions

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