Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake Recipe: An Indulgent Treat to Savor
Indulge in this rich and decadent chocolate raspberry mousse cake that’s perfect for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
- 1 egg, separated
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar.
- Fold melted chocolate into whipped cream until fully combined.
- In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in cold water and let sit for 5 minutes. Heat until melted and stir into the chocolate mixture.
- Gently fold in raspberries and the egg white. Pour the mixture over the crust in the pan.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours until set.
- Remove from the springform pan and decorate with fresh raspberries before serving.
Notes
- For a richer taste, use high-quality dark chocolate.
- Feel free to add whipped cream on top when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg