Description
A decadent and rich chocolate raspberry layer mousse cake that combines the flavors of chocolate and fresh raspberries for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat and add chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes, then heat until dissolved.
- Combine the chocolate mixture with the dissolved gelatin, then let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Pour half of the mousse over the cooled crust, then layer with fresh raspberries.
- Add the remaining mousse on top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional raspberries if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
- Ensure the gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid lumps in the mousse.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chocolate Raspberry Layer Mousse Cake, dessert, chocolate cake, raspberry mousse