CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MOUSSE CUPS

Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cups image

Three of my favorite foods-chocolate, hazelnuts and puff pastry-come together for an impressive dessert. Dress them up with a drizzle of melted chocolate and sprinkling of chopped nuts. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells, thawed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup Nutella
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Additional miniature semisweet chocolate chips, melted, optional
2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Steps:

Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Cool completely., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form., In another bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, Nutella and cinnamon until blended. Fold in whipped cream and chocolate chips. Spoon into pastry shells. If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with hazelnuts. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 48g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.