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Hazelnut Mocha Cheesecake Domes

  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Hazelnut Mocha Cheesecake:
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tbsp hot water
  • 1/3 cup hazelnut spread
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • For the Chocolate Ganache Coating:
  • 8 oz (225 g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • For the Hazelnut Crunch Layer:
  • 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs
  • 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Chopped roasted hazelnuts
  • Dark chocolate curls
  • Light dusting of cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the espresso powder in the hot water and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, hazelnut spread, and cooled espresso until smooth.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture until light and airy.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the chopped hazelnuts, chocolate wafer cookie crumbs, melted butter, and cocoa powder.
  5. Spoon the cheesecake mixture halfway into silicone dome molds.
  6. Add a spoonful of the hazelnut crunch mixture to the center of each dome.
  7. Cover with the remaining cheesecake mixture and smooth the tops.
  8. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until completely firm.
  9. Heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let stand for 2 minutes before stirring until smooth. Stir in the butter.
  10. Unmold the frozen cheesecake domes and place them on a wire rack over a baking tray.
  11. Pour the slightly cooled ganache evenly over each dome until fully coated.
  12. Garnish with chopped roasted hazelnuts, dark chocolate curls, and a light dusting of cocoa powder. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 445
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Protein: 6 g