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5-Min Chocolate Mousse Layer with Hazelnuts

No-bake chocolate mousse stacked with store-bought cake and topped with truffles and nuts—ready in 5 minutes. Looks like a bakery slice, tastes like decadence.

Total time
5 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
4g
5-Min Chocolate Mousse Layer with Hazelnuts
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whip cold heavy cream with cocoa powder and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, ~2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Layer cake chunks and chocolate mousse in a tall glass or bowl, starting with cake.

  3. Step 3

    Top with remaining mousse, then scatter truffles and chopped hazelnuts over the surface.

  4. Step 4

    Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours.

Tools you’ll need

  • electric mixer or whisk
  • tall glass or dessert bowl
  • measuring spoons

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