Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake
A rich and airy dessert that combines dark chocolate with the tartness of raspberry, creating a delightful indulgence perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup raspberry puree
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir gently until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until pale and thick.
- Gradually fold in the melted chocolate and raspberry puree to the egg yolk mixture.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the mousse mixture.
- Spoon the mousse into a cake mold and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, whip the remaining heavy cream and spread it atop the set cake.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor. Ensure your bowls are clean when whipping egg whites for maximum volume.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg