Description
Heart-Shaped Raspberry Mousse with a Brownie Base is an elegant no-bake dessert that pairs a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie with a light, airy raspberry mousse. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (90g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin powder
- 1 tablespoon cold water (to bloom gelatin)
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt butter and mix with both sugars. Whisk in eggs and vanilla, then stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Bake in a lined pan for 18–22 minutes. Cool completely.
- Use a heart-shaped cutter to cut brownie bases and place them into silicone heart molds or rings.
- Cook raspberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice until broken down. Strain through a fine sieve and let cool slightly.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom 5 minutes. Gently warm until dissolved, then stir into raspberry puree.
- Beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks. Gently fold in raspberry mixture.
- Pipe or spoon mousse over brownie bases. Smooth tops and refrigerate at least 4 hours until set.
- Carefully remove from molds and decorate with fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance.
- Use fresh raspberries for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Raspberry Mousse, Brownie Base, No-Bake Dessert, Romantic Dessert, Valentine's Day Dessert