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Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake

Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake for Sweet Bliss

Indulge in this Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake, a no-bake dessert featuring layers of chocolate cake and strawberry mousse.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 parfaits
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Parfaits
  • 1 cake Chocolate Cake Use store-bought for ease.
  • 1/2 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries For intense flavor.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Don't over-whip!
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp LorAnn Oils Strawberry Emulsion Optional.
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Select ripe ones.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust based on sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Water To help create compote.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • heatproof bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and strawberry emulsion until stiff peaks form. Fold in strawberry powder and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sliced fresh strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
  3. Melt semi-sweet chocolate in intervals. Dip fresh strawberries in the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet to harden.
  4. Spoon layers of chocolate cake cubes, strawberry mousse, and strawberry compote into serving glasses. Repeat layers and finish with mousse on top.
  5. Garnish with a chocolate-covered strawberry before serving. Chill the parfaits and serve at summer gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1parfaitCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness to taste and use ripe berries for the best flavor. Assemble a few hours in advance for optimal flavor melding.

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