Your new Dallas date night spot has arrived. Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson has dipped her toe into the world of pizzerias with the launch of Pizzana, an L.A.–based pizza restaurant with a new local location on Knox Street. “This concept is what got me back into the food industry,” says Nelson. “I wanted to create desserts that played off American favorites while infusing them with Italian flavors.” Following this directive, she imagined a top-notch sweets menu for Pizzana, including her famous chocolate olive oil cake. And for the newest location, she created a Dallas-only dessert: a fruit crisp with marzipan and Texas bourbon-soaked apples.
The intimate, cozy atmosphere of Pizzana coupled with the unique pies and cocktail pairings make for the perfect going-out date night spot. “We wanted to make Pizzana a special place to eat, even if it was just for two,” says Nelson. But if you and your significant other are more apt to staying in, the pastry chef has just the recipe to make at-home dinner extra romantic. “The chocolate hazelnut mousse recipe is perfect for date night—it’s boozy, creamy, and decadent,” says Nelson.
You can check out Pizzana’s menu for your next night out with your partner here. Plus, shop for Nelson’s top kitchen favorites and everything you need to make her chocolate hazelnut mousse recipe here.
Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse
Serves 6
6 ounces semi sweet chocolate
¼ cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup Nutella or hazelnut chocolate spread
2 tablespoons Frangelico
1 tablespoon strong coffee
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- Combine the chocolate and milk and melt in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and add the salt, chocolate hazelnut spread, Frangelico, coffee, and vanilla. Mix well. Add the whipped cream and fold gently.
- Pour equal quantities of the mixture into individual glasses and refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
*recipe provided by Candace Nelson from her cookbook, The Sprinkles Baking Book
