Dark chocolate and goat cheese mousse with crunchy hazelnut and a splash of balsamic

A dessert glass where fresh goat cheese, whisked into a dark chocolate ganache, brings freshness and a slight salinity to the melting cocoa. Finished with a crunch of toasted hazelnuts, a drizzle of mild olive oil, and a touch of balsamic for brightness.

Ingredients

  • 150 g fresh goat cheese
  • 80 g 70% dark chocolate
  • 100 ml heavy cream
  • 30 g whole hazelnuts
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp mild olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt

Method

  1. Dry-toast the hazelnuts in a skillet until golden and fragrant, roughly chop them, and set aside.
  2. Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a bowl.
  3. Heat the heavy cream with the sugar until simmering, pour it over the chocolate, wait one minute, then stir in the center until you have a smooth and glossy ganache.
  4. Let the ganache cool for a few minutes, then whisk in the fresh goat cheese vigorously until you have a smooth, airy mousse.
  5. Divide the goat cheese and chocolate mousse between two glasses and refrigerate for at least one hour to set.
  6. Right before serving, sprinkle each glass with chopped hazelnuts, add a drizzle of olive oil, a few drops of balsamic vinegar, and a light dusting of flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Per serving

Energy
754.8 kcal
Protein
20.12 g
Carbohydrate
26.13 g
Fat
63.12 g
Fibre
6.26 g
Calcium
120.81 mg
Iron
2.13 mg
Magnesium
82.97 mg
Indicative, non-medical nutrition estimate; values depend on brands, actual weights, and whether ingredients are raw or cooked.