13 Mar 2025 Vegan

Chocolate Mousse with Hazelnut Crumble & Strawberry Sauce

With this easy recipe of Chocolate Mousse with Hazelnut Crunch and Strawberry Sauce, I want to inspire you to elevate your desserts just a little bit. A few simple tricks can transform a basic mousse into a next-level experience. For this recipe, I use my favorite chocolate mousse base, which is rich and velvety and not too sweet.

This dessert is a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The rich chocolate mousse offers a smooth and indulgent base, while the hazelnut crumble adds a crunchy contrast. The fresh strawberry sauce brightens the dish with its sweet and tangy flavor. It’s a perfect way to treat yourself or impress your guests with a dessert that’s both elegant and easy to make.

Serves: 4
Nutrition: 343 kcal 18.6 g fat 40 g carbs 7.3 g protein 2.2 g fibre
  • Ingredients
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup roasted hazelnuts
  • 1 teaspoon pure cocoa powder
  • A tiny pinch of salt
  • 100g strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum

Method

1

Prepare the chocolate mousse. Follow mine or your favorite recipe for the mousse and set it aside.

2

Make the hazelnut crumble: Put all the crumble ingredients into a food processor. Process until you have a sticky, crumbly texture.

3

Prepare the strawberry sauce: Wash the strawberries and cut them into pieces. Place the strawberries in a food processor along with the agave syrup. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency. Add the xanthan gum and briefly pulse to combine. Keep the sauce refrigerated until ready to serve.

4

Serve: Scoop the mousse using an ice cream scoop and place it in the center of a deep serving bowl. Sprinkle some hazelnut crumble over the mousse. Repeat with the remaining servings. Just before serving, drizzle a little strawberry sauce over the crumble and mousse. Enjoy!