Description
These Easy Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Domes offer a delightful combination of silky chocolate mousse and tart raspberry inserts nestled within a tender sponge cake. Perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin + 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin + 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin + 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until soft and syrupy, then blend and strain.
- Bloom gelatin in cold water and stir into warm raspberry puree until dissolved; pour into silicone molds and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy, then sift in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; fold and spread on the tray, baking for 8–10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate with 1/2 cup of heavy cream and stir in bloomed gelatin and vanilla; let cool.
- Whip remaining heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold it into the chocolate mixture.
- Spoon mousse into dome molds, press in raspberry inserts, cover with more mousse, and top with a sponge cake round; freeze overnight.
- Combine sugar, water, cocoa, and cream in a saucepan and bloom gelatin; cool to 90–95°F (32–35°C).
- Unmold frozen domes onto a wire rack and pour glaze over them; let excess drip off.
- Transfer glazed domes to the fridge to thaw for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Make sure to strain the raspberry puree to achieve a smooth texture.
You can prepare the raspberry insert a day ahead to save time on assembly.
For an elegant touch, garnish with gold leaf or fresh raspberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dome
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg