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Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberries and Chocolate Shards

A rich, no-bake dark chocolate mousse cake topped with fresh raspberries and crisp chocolate shards. Quick to assemble and perfect for a special dessert.

Total time
20 min
Servings
8
Calories
420
Protein
5g
Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberries and Chocolate Shards
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Crush the 1 cup chocolate wafer cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with 4 tbsp melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Chill while making the mousse.

  2. Step 2

    Melt 8 oz dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.

  3. Step 3

    Whip 1.5 cups heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream gently until no streaks remain.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the mousse over the crust and smooth the top. Chill for at least 2 hours until set.

  5. Step 5

    Before serving, top with 1 cup raspberries and shave 2 oz white chocolate into shards. Arrange shards on top.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9 inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • saucepan for simmering water
  • heatproof bowl

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