Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the chopped semi-sweet chocolate, unsalted butter, and milk. Place the saucepan over low heat.
- Stir the mixture continuously until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to let it burn!
- Once melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream. Chill the bowl in the freezer for about 10 minutes before using.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid over-whipping.
- Gently fold in about one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture using a spatula.
- Add the remaining whipped cream in two additions, folding gently until no white streaks remain.
- Taste the mousse and add more powdered sugar if desired, folding it in gently.
- In a blender or food processor, blend the fresh raspberries until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a seedless layer.
- In a small saucepan, heat the raspberry puree over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of sugar if desired, and stir until dissolved. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and let the raspberry mixture cool completely.
- In serving glasses or bowls, add a layer of chocolate mousse at the bottom.
- Add a layer of cooled raspberry puree on top of the chocolate mousse.
- Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a layer of chocolate mousse.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Notes
- For a more elegant presentation, use a piping bag to layer the mousse and raspberry puree.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves before serving for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes