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Midnight Chocolate Hazelnut Dream Crostini
This decadent dessert crostini features a rich, dark chocolate mascarpone spread on a crisp, toasted baguette slice. Toasted hazelnuts add a delightful crunch, while a sprinkle of flaky sea salt perfectly balances the sweetness. It's a sophisticated, bite-sized indulgence that elevates any sweet course.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- •Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- •Tbsp powdered sugar
- •1/2
- •tsp vanilla extract
- •1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- •Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- •Pinch of flaky sea salt
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush baguette slices with melted butter and toast for 8 minutes
- 2minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
- 3In a small bowl, combine the softened mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and uniformly chocolate
- 4colored.
- 5Spread a generous layer of the chocolate mascarpone mixture onto each cooled crostini.
- 6Garnish each crostini with a sprinkle of the chopped toasted hazelnuts and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For a perfect pairing, serve this decadent crostini with a glass of chilled Ruby Port or a rich, dark-roast coffee. To enhance the flavor, ensure your hazelnuts are freshly toasted, as this brings out their deep, nutty aroma.
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