Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse

Directions

Combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, salt, and eggs in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk.

Heat milk over medium-high heat in a small, heavy saucepan to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil).

Gradually add hot milk to sugar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk.

Place the milk mixture in pan, and cook over medium heat until very thick and bubbly (about 5 minutes), stirring constantly.

Spoon mixture into a medium bowl, and add liqueur, vanilla, and chocolate, stirring until chocolate melts.

Place bowl in a large ice-filled bowl for 15 minutes or until mixture is cool, stirring occasionally.

Remove bowl from ice.

Gently fold in one-third of whipped topping.

Fold in remaining topping.

Cover and chill at least 3 hours.

Sprinkle with hazelnuts.