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Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake

Heavenly Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake to Delight Your Senses

Indulge in this delightful Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake that combines rich chocolate and fresh strawberries for an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 parfaits
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups Chocolate Cake Cubes Store-bought or repurposed from leftovers
For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries Crushed into fine powder
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon LorAnn Oils Strawberry Emulsion Optional for enhanced flavor
For the Compote
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (for compote) Use seasonal berries for variations
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on tartness of the strawberries
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice For balancing sweetness
For Decoration
  • 4 pieces Fresh Strawberries (for dipping) Use ripe strawberries
  • 1/2 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate can be used for richer taste

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Clear serving glasses

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Make the Strawberry Mousse: Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and emulsion until stiff peaks form. Fold in strawberry powder and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Strawberry Compote: In a saucepan, combine fresh strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  3. Create Chocolate-Covered Strawberries: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave, dip fresh strawberries, and let them set on parchment.
  4. Assemble the Parfaits: In clear glasses, layer cake cubes, mousse, and compote, repeating layers and finishing with mousse and a chocolate-covered strawberry on top.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover parfaits with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1parfaitCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and avoid over-whipping heavy cream to maintain light mousse texture. Assemble parfaits with crunchy toppings right before serving.

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