Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Kitchen RestaurantRoasted Hazelnut Mousse Recipe

Roasted Hazelnut Mousse Recipe

Time2h
Serves6

Hazelnut Dacquoise, Burnt Orange Ice Cream and Caramelized Confit Pears

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Ingredients

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Hazelnut Dacquoise

Burnt Orange Ice Cream

Caramelized Confit Pears

Method

Hazelnut Dacquoise

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dacquoise

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in ground hazelnuts, powdered sugar, and flour. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Let cool.

Burnt Orange Ice Cream

  1. 2

    Make the Ice Cream Base

    In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly. Pour back into the saucepan and cook until thickened (about 80°C or 175°F). Remove from heat, stir in orange zest, burnt orange juice, and vanilla extract. Chill the mixture, then churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.

Caramelized Confit Pears

  1. 3

    Caramelize the Pears

    In a skillet, combine sugar, butter, water, and vanilla bean. Heat until sugar dissolves and mixture bubbles. Add sliced pears and cook until tender and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Dish

    Cut the cooled Dacquoise into squares. Serve each square topped with a scoop of burnt orange ice cream and a spoonful of caramelized confit pears.

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