Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (60g) roasted hazelnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (100g) Maria cookies, crushed
  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp (15g) cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt, strained
  • 1/3 cup (65g) hazelnut cocoa spread
  • 2 tbsp (25g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 12 pieces (60g) Ferrero Rocher chocolates, halved
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp (25g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30g) toasted hazelnut slivers
  • Ferrero Rocher candies, whole (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Toast the chopped hazelnuts in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and mahogany-colored.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine toasted hazelnuts, crushed cookies, cocoa powder, and melted butter; press firmly into the bottom of a glass trifle bowl.
  3. Beat the first cup of heavy cream and 2 tbsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together strained Greek yogurt, hazelnut cocoa spread, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the hazelnut-yogurt mixture using a silicone spatula to maintain aeration.
  6. Spread half of the hazelnut mousse over the cookie base.
  7. Arrange halved Ferrero Rocher chocolates against the glass walls to create a decorative border.
  8. Layer the remaining mousse on top of the chocolates.
  9. Whip the remaining cup of heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and pipe it over the top layer.
  10. Garnish with whole Ferrero Rocher candies and toasted hazelnut slivers.
  11. Refrigerate for 4 hours to set before serving.