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Spiked Nutella Parfaits Recipe

Spiked Nutella Parfaits are topped with a beautiful whipped cream and Nutella mousse. Perfectly sinful.

Let’s be honest, the expensive dinner, the champagne, the lovefest – are all nice on Valentine’s Day. But at the end of the day, what we really want is chocolate.

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(Susan Palmer)

I think this holds true for both the men and the women in the room. Everyone loves chocolate, and when it comes down to it, no matter if it’s a first date or your millionth, just skip everything else about the day and go to dessert.

We haven’t gone out to eat on Valentine’s Day in years. It’s a forced holiday and no restaurant is ever at its peak on a night like that.

The steak ends up overcooked, the wine is too expensive, and frankly dessert is always a disappointment. So this year, I suggest a night in like my husband and I do, making sure to include a dessert that seems fancy, but really isn’t.

Spiked Nutella Parfaits Picture
(Susan Palmer)

Parfaits really are the perfect answer to the fancy-but-not-really dessert. They can be made ahead of time and if it’s a little sloppy, that’s okay.

I’m pretty sure it’s going to be gobbled up so quickly your date won’t notice.

Not to mention it’s life’s answer to crumbled and broken cake pieces. Now while this parfait includes making the cake from scratch, I won’t judge if you want to use a cake mix.

The choice is yours, but it does come together in a jiffy either way!

This particular parfait is a very chocolatey one, with extremely easy spiked nutella mousse, whipped cream and toasted hazelnuts. The best part about this parfait is that it’s easily made ahead of time, so when date night arrives, the only thing you have to worry about is what movie to watch on Netflix.

Spiked Nutella Parfaits Image
(Susan Palmer)

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you spend your day surrounded by your loved ones!

Spiked Nutella Parfaits Pic
(Susan Palmer)

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Spiked Nutella Parfaits Recipe

Susan Palmer
Spiked Nutella Parfaits are topped with a beautiful whipped cream and Nutella mousse. Perfectly sinful.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 33 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1171 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Natural Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 ounce Whiskey
  • 1 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur
  • 1/2 cup Nutella
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Hazelnuts Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat your oven to 350°F, grease and flour a 6-inch cake pan
  • In a small bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment add the butter and sugar and mix on medium speed until light and airy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Mix in half the dry ingredients, then the milk and the rest of the dry ingredients. Scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed while mixing.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before breaking into small pieces. The cake can be made ahead of time.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment add the heavy cream, whiskey and hazelnut liqueur and beat on medium-high speed until the heavy cream forms stiff peaks. Be sure not to over beat the whipped cream.
  • Remove about 1/4 of the whipped cream and save to top the parfaits.
  • Add the Nutella to the bowl and gently fold in to make the mousse.
  • Fill a parfait glass or mason jar 1/4 of the way with cake, then spoon 2 tablespoons of mousse, a few chopped hazelnuts and repeat until the glass is full.
  • Top with whipped cream and chopped hazelnuts.

Notes

  • If making the parfait ahead, cover and chill and remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1171kcalCarbohydrates: 146gProtein: 15gFat: 104gSaturated Fat: 37gSodium: 456mgFiber: 7gSugar: 97g
Keyword Baked, Boozy Desserts, Cakes, Chocolate, Desserts, Easy, Nutella, Pudding, Valentine’s Day
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