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Creamy Hazelnut Dip

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Creamy Hazelnut Dip

Simple & Delicious March/April 2006
Reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Yield: about 3 cups. (26 servings)

Created by our Test Kitchen, this rich chocolate mousse is a sweet way to begin your morning. With crunchy hazelnuts and a slight vanilla flavor, it’s wonderful with fresh fruit, cookies and a big cup of coffee on the side.

Ingredients:
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup Nutella
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
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• Fresh strawberries, biscotti and Milano cookies

Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, Nutella and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream and hazelnuts. Serve with strawberries, biscotti and cookies.

2 tablespoons (calculated without dippers) equals 79 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 14 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.