Description
Rich, velvety mini chocolate mousse cakes with a soft, crumbly base and intensely chocolatey, airy layers. A French-inspired dessert offering a luxurious cocoa experience in small sizes. Perfect for celebrations, snacks, or elegant displays, this easy-to-make recipe balances textures and uses a stable mousse made with cocoa and whipped cream.
Ingredients
100g semi-sweet chocolate, 70% cocoa
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
200ml heavy cream
50g all-purpose flour
30g sugar
2 large eggs
25g unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F
In a bowl, mix 50g flour, 25g melted butter, and 30g sugar until a crumbly texture forms
Press half of the mixture into greased mini molds, firmly pressing it into the base of each mold
Bake the bases for 10 minutes; let them cool completely
In a separate bowl, melt 100g semisweet chocolate and mix in 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; let it cool slightly
In a large bowl, whip 200ml heavy cream until soft peaks form
Beat 2 egg whites in another bowl until stiff peaks form
Gradually add the partially cooled chocolate mixture to the whipped cream and gently fold until well combined
Carefully fold the egg whites into the chocolate-cream mixture until smooth and airy
Spoon the mousse mixture into each cooled crust, filling to the top of the mold
Refrigerate the filled molds for at least 2 hours to set the mousse
Unmold each mousse cake onto a serving plate, optionally garnishing with powdered sugar or chocolate shavings
Notes
These mousse cakes can be chilled in advance for up to 24 hours
Ensure the chocolate is fully melted and cooled slightly to avoid deflating the whipped cream
Optional halal certification can be verified for the heavy cream and chocolate
The mousse layer benefits from using a whisk or stand mixer for proper peak formation
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
