Description
A delightful Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake combining rich chocolate and tart raspberries in a fluffy mousse, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 200 g milk chocolate
- 500 ml heavy cream
- 100 g sugar
- 5 eggs, separated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g fresh raspberries
- 1 packet gelatin or agar-agar
- 150 g butter cookies or sponge cake
- 80 g melted butter
Instructions
- Start by preparing the crust. Crush the butter cookies or sponge cake. You can use a food processor for this part; it makes the job super easy! Mix the crushed cookies with the melted butter until well combined.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form your crust. Pop this into the fridge to set while you prepare the mousse.
- Next, melt both the dark and milk chocolate. You can do this in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (the double boiler method) or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring in between. Once melted, let it cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. You want it light and airy, so don’t overdo it!
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and creamy. Slowly fold the melted chocolate into this mixture until they blend beautifully.
- Now, gently fold in the whipped cream, being careful not to deflate it. You want it to stay nice and fluffy!
- In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin or agar-agar according to the package instructions. If using gelatin, let it cool slightly, then fold it into the chocolate-cream mixture.
- Finally, fold in the fresh raspberries. You can mash some for a lovely swirled effect or keep them whole for bursts of fruitiness.
- Pour the mousse over the chilled crust in the springform pan. Smooth out the top and refrigerate for at least 120-180 minutes or until set.
- Once set, run a knife around the edge of the pan before releasing the sides.
- Decorate the top with some extra raspberries and whipped cream if you want to make it look extra fancy!
Notes
Use quality chocolate for better results and allow enough time for the cake to chill and set to achieve perfect slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Dessert, Mousse