Description
Indulge in these elegant no-bake chocolate hazelnut mascarpone cups, perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 chocolate creme sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreo-style)
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 8.8 ounces (250 grams) mascarpone cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2/3 cup (200 grams) chocolate hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream, cold
Instructions
- Crush the chocolate creme cookies into fine crumbs and combine with the melted butter.
- Divide the crust mixture among serving cups and press down to form a compact layer.
- In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone, chocolate hazelnut spread, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip the cold heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
- Spoon or pipe the filling over the crusts in each cup.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Optionally top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or chopped hazelnuts just before serving.
Notes
Keep assembled cups refrigerated and consume within 3–4 days. For best results, do not leave at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg