Nutella, Kahlua an easy mousse

It’s as if Lawry’s Prime Rib in Pasadena, Calif., took everyone’s favorite flavors and combined them in an easy-to-make dessert.

Chocolate, hazelnut, espresso and Kahlua liqueurs are folded into a mousse that comes together in only 15 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling time). I can’t think of a better way to celebrate a birthday, or other special occasion.

Lawry’s Chocolate Kahlua Mousse

½ teaspoon instant espresso powder

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup Nutella spread

2 tablespoons Kahlua coffee liqueur

Whipped cream, for garnish

Toasted nuts or peanut brittle, for garnish

In a small bowl, stir the espresso powder into the heavy cream until dissolved.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or in a large mixing bowl, add the espresso mixture to the Nutella, then add the Kahlua.

Mix with a whisk for 1 minute and scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Continue beating until softly whipped. Spoon into a serving bowl or glasses and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and toasted nuts or peanut brittle.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe adapted from Lawry’s Prime Rib in Pasadena, Calif.

Food, Pages 38 on 03/05/2014

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