Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse

Directions

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   {"0":"Preheat oven to 350.","1":"Toast hazelnuts in a single layer until golden under the skin, 10-15 min.","2":"Pour hot nuts into a towel & rub with cloth to remove loose skins (some will stick).","3":"Set aside 1\/4 cup of nuts for garnish.","4":"Using blender or food processor, process remaining nuts into a smooth paste, scraping down sides of container frequently.","6":"In a bowl, mash cream cheese, then gradually whisk in liqueur until smoothly blended. Mix in chocolate.","8":"In a 10-12 inch frying pan, heat milk with nut paste & sugar until steaming.","9":"In a small bowl, whisk eggs to blend, then add some of the hot liquid to temper eggs, stir and return entire mixture to pan.","10":"Stir over low heat until mixture is thick enough to mound, about 8 min.","12":"Remove from heat and add to chocolate mixture.","13":"Stir until chocolate melts.","14":"Nest bowl in ice water and stir until cool, 5-8 min, or cover and chill until cool but still easy to stir, about 45 min.","16":"Whip cream until it holds distinct peaks, then fold smoothly into nut mixture.","17":"Pour into individual dishes and serve, or cover and chill up to 1 day.","18":"Lightly crush the set-aside 1\/4 cup hazelnuts, and sprinkle on top before serving."}