Authentic Belgian Chocolate Mousse with Hazelnut Liqueur

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A velvety, decadent dessert that pays homage to Belgium's chocolate tradition, elevated with local hazelnut liqueur. This Belgian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers dark chocolate, large egg yolks, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 200g dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 3 large egg yolks with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until pale and thick (3 minutes).
  3. Step 3: Gradually whisk melted chocolate into egg yolk mixture until fully combined.
  4. Step 4: Beat 1/2 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in 2 tbsp hazelnut liqueur.
  5. Step 5: Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture until no streaks remain. Divide into 4 glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  6. Step 6: Before serving, sprinkle 30g toasted hazelnuts over each mousse.

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