Instructions: Roast whole hazelnuts in the oven to bring out the flavor. Remove the skins and chop. Set aside.

Melt chocolate in microwave or over double boiler.

Make a simple syrup by stirring together 3 tablespoons water, 1 cup sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a heavy saucepan. Add to chocolate and bring just to a boil over low heat. Remove saucepan from heat and fold in 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup hazelnut liqueur or extract, and 1 cup hazelnuts. Set aside to cool.

Whip 1 pint heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until stiff. Fold the cooled chocolate mixture and all but a few tablespoons of the whipped cream mixture gently together, being careful not to over-mix.

Pour into individual serving cups. Garnish with remaining whipped cream and coarsely chopped hazelnuts.

If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.