Description
A decadent and romantic dessert, this Heart-Shaped Raspberry Mousse with a Brownie Base combines rich chocolatey brownies with a silky, tangy raspberry mousse. Perfect for any celebration, especially Valentine’s Day, this stunning treat will surely win hearts with its vibrant color and irresistible taste!
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
For the Raspberry Mousse:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted
- 1 tbsp gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp cold water
For Decoration:
- Fresh raspberries
- Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls (optional)
Instructions
For the Brownie Base:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a heart-shaped cake pan or use heart-shaped silicone molds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely before removing them from the pan.
For the Raspberry Mousse:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain the raspberry mixture to remove the seeds.
- Stir the bloomed gelatin into the hot raspberry mixture and mix until dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Once the raspberry mixture has cooled, gently fold in the whipped cream until smooth.
- Melt the white chocolate and fold it into the raspberry mousse mixture.
- Spoon the mousse over the cooled brownie base, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set the mousse.
For Decoration:
- Once set, carefully remove the mousse from the mold.
- Decorate with fresh raspberries on top and chocolate curls or shavings for an extra touch of elegance.
Notes
- For a smoother mousse, ensure that the raspberry puree is well-strained.
- If you prefer a non-dairy mousse, you can substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream.
- This dessert can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (not including cooling or setting time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for the brownies)
- Category: Dessert, Cake, Mousse
- Method: Baking, No-bake
- Cuisine: American, French (mousse)
Keywords: heart-shaped mousse, raspberry mousse, brownie base, Valentine’s Day dessert, romantic dessert, mousse cake, raspberry dessert