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Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse

This Raspberry White Chocolate Mouse is light as a cloud with sweet, tangy raspberry puree layers. This is the ultimate easy and make-in-advance dessert.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 12 hours
Total Time: 12 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings--8 ounces each
Calories: 529kcal
Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

For the Raspberry Purée:

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen unsweetened raspberries thawed
  • ½ cup 50 grams sugar
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

For the White Chocolate Mousse:

  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 1 envelope unflavored powdered gelatin (2-½ teaspoons; 7 grams)
  • 8 ounces white chocolate finely chopped
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Fresh raspberries and mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

For the Raspberry Puree:

  • Add the raspberries, sugar and lemon juice to a small saucepan set over medium heat.  Stir to break up the berries and bring to a low boil, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.  
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and pour through a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl.  With the back of a tablespoon, press the raspberries and juices through the strainer, scraping the underside of the strainer occasionally. Discard the remaining seeds.  
  • Pour the puree back into the saucepan and set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. In a small dish stir the cornstarch and water together and whisk briskly into the sauce.  Cook until the puree thickens, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer the purée to a bowl and set aside to cool to room temperature.

For the White Chocolate Mousse:

  • Add the cold water to a small microwavable dish and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the water and let sit for 5 minutes.  
  • Set the softened gelatin in the microwave and zap in 10 seconds until syrupy. Stir between intervals. Set aside while preparing the chocolate.
  • Place the chopped white chocolate into a small dish.
  • Add the milk to a small saucepan set over medium heat and bring to a simmer, (bubbles forming around the inside edge of the pan.)
  • Pour 1/2 of the hot milk over the white chocolate, and stir vigorously with a flexible spatula. Stir in the gelatin. (If the gelatin became firm while it sat then give it a quick zap in the microwave to liquefy it again before adding it to the chocolate mixture).
  • Stir the second 1/2 of the milk into the chocolate and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Set aside to cool slightly while whipping the cream.  
  • Add the whipping cream and the sugar to a large chilled bowl and whip to the stiff peak stage. Gently, fold the cooled white chocolate into the whipped cream, 1/3 at a time until fully incorporated.

To Assemble:

  • Pipe or spoon a layer of mousse into each of 6 small dessert or wine glasses.  Spoon a layer of raspberry puree on top and repeat the layers finishing with mousse on top.  
  • Set the desserts on a tray, drape a sheet of plastic wrap over them and place in the refrigerator for 12 hours. 
  • Remove the mousse from the refrigerator 30 minutes before ready to serve. Garnish each serving with fresh raspberries and sprigs of mint.  

Notes

  • The raspberry purée can be made several days in advance and refrigerated 
  • The mousse can be made 1 to 2 days in advance. It should set at least 12 hours before serving.
  • White chocolate is the softest of chocolates, a bit of gelatin adds stability to the mousse.
  • Use a good quality white chocolate such as Callebaut, Ghirardelli or Schogetten 
  • Use a high-fat cream of 36-40% and chill the bowl and whisk before whipping.
  • To prevent the mousse from being grainy, the white chocolate mixture should be slightly warm when folding into the whipped cream.  If necessary, reheat over a bowl of hot water.
  • Be sure to fold the white chocolate into the whipped cream at 1/3 portions.
  • Use a pastry bag to pipe the mousse layers into the serving glasses.
  • Remove the mousse from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 67mg | Sugar: 34g