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Hard Crack Chocolate Shell Blueberry & Hazelnut Cake

Hard Crack Chocolate Shell Blueberry & Hazelnut Cake

Indulge in the exquisite Hard Crack Chocolate Shell Blueberry & Hazelnut Cake, a dessert that combines crispy chocolate, creamy hazelnut, and vibrant blueberries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Shell Ingredients
  • 150 g white chocolate for shiny, hard crack shell
  • 100 g dark or milk chocolate for depth of flavor
  • 2 tsp neutral oil keeps chocolate smooth
Filling Ingredients
  • cup cream whipped for luxurious texture
  • cup chocolate hazelnut spread adds nutty sweetness
  • ¾ cup mascarpone for creamy consistency
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste for enhanced flavor
Blueberry Compote Ingredients
  • 2 cups frozen blueberries for flavor
  • 2 Tbsp caster sugar to sweeten berries
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice to brighten flavors
Soaking Liquid Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp Dutch-processed cocoa adds chocolate essence
  • 1 Tbsp caster sugar to seal in sweetness
  • ¾ cup hot water activates cocoa
Assembly Ingredients
  • 100 g lady finger sponge biscuits for layering

Equipment

  • heatproof bowl
  • double boiler
  • Mold
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Serving dish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a heatproof bowl, combine the white chocolate, dark or milk chocolate, and neutral oil. Melt them together gently over a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
  2. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into a mold, swirling to coat evenly. Set aside to cool until it hardens into a crisp chocolate shell.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whip together the cream, hazelnut spread, mascarpone, and vanilla bean paste until fluffy and combined.
  4. In a saucepan, combine frozen blueberries, caster sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the blueberries are soft and start to burst.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine Dutch-processed cocoa, caster sugar, and hot water. Stir until smooth.
  6. Quickly dip ladyfinger biscuits in the soaking liquid, ensuring they are coated but not soggy. Layer them in your serving dish with the blueberry compote and filling.
  7. Once the chocolate shell is completely set, remove it from the mold and place it atop your layered cake.
  8. Cover the cake and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For added flair, garnish with fresh blueberries or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.

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