Chocolate & Praline Domes with Mascarpone Mousse
The ultimate gourmet treat for chocolate lovers! These elegant chocolate domes combine a crisp dark chocolate shell, a homemade hazelnut praline, and an ultra-creamy mascarpone mousse. Perfect for celebrations, holidays, special occasions, or anyone craving a stunning no-bake dessert.
Benefits of This Recipe:
No-Bake Dessert: Easy, impressive, and oven-free.
Gourmet Flavor: Dark chocolate + praline + mousse = restaurant-quality.
Perfect Make-Ahead Treat: Refrigerates beautifully for parties.
Crunchy + Creamy Texture: A sensory experience in every bite.
Great for Holidays: Christmas, New Year, birthdays, and romantic dinners.
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Domes
200g dark chocolate
For the Homemade Hazelnut Praline
100g hazelnuts
100g granulated sugar
For the Mascarpone Mousse
250g mascarpone
100ml heavy cream
50g powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Melt and temper the chocolate:
Finely chop the chocolate.
Melt two-thirds over a double boiler to about 45°C (113°F).
Remove from heat and add the remaining chocolate until smooth and cooled to 31°C (88°F).
Shape the domes:
Brush the inside of half-sphere silicone molds with chocolate.
Let set, then apply a second coat for strength.
Refrigerate until firm.
Caramelize the hazelnuts:
Roast hazelnuts at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes and remove skins.
Melt sugar in a saucepan until it becomes golden caramel.
Add hazelnuts and coat well.
Pour onto parchment paper and cool completely.
Make the praline paste:
Break into chunks and process in a food processor until smooth and glossy.
Base mixture:
Whisk mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Whipped cream:
Whip the heavy cream into stiff peaks and fold gently into the mascarpone mixture.
Add a layer of hazelnut praline inside the chocolate domes.
Add the mousse:
Spoon mascarpone mousse on top until filled.
Seal & chill:
Add a thin layer of melted chocolate if sealing is needed.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Your Chocolate Praline Mascarpone Domes are ready a luxurious dessert that melts in your mouth, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself!
Indulge in luxurious Chocolate & Praline Domes filled with creamy mascarpone mousse. A stunning no-bake gourmet dessert perfect for holidays and special occasions.
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