No-Bake White Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake
This no bake white chocolate strawberry mousse cake is a delicate and elegant summer dessert, refreshing and most of all really flavorful. Just imagine, a crispy crust, a soft white chocolate mousse layer followed by a fruity mousse layer and topped with fresh strawberries which also bring a bit of texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Crust
- 9 oz (250 g) digestive biscuits/graham crackers
- 6 tbsp (80 g) coconut oil or butter , melted
White Chocolate Mousse
- 7 oz (200g) white chocolate
- 12 oz (350g) whipping cream (35% fat) , cold
- 1/2 tbsp (5g) gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp (30g) cold water
Strawberry Mousse
- 10 oz (300g) strawberries
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 1/2 tbsp (5g) gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp (30g) cold water
- 7 oz (200g) whipping cream (35% fat) , cold
Topping
- fresh strawberries , cut in thin slices
Instructions
Prepare the strawberry sauce.
- Cut the strawberries into quarters. Place the strawberries and sugar in a small saucepan and place over medium heat just until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and puree using a blender. Set aside while you prepare the gelatin.
- Dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water and let it swell for about 5 to 10 minutes. Place over low heat just until the gelatin dissolves and then pour it over strawberry puree. Let the strawberry mixture cool at room temperature while you prepare the rest.
Prepare the crust.
- Place the biscuits/graham crackers into the bowl of a food processor. Blend until crumbs form. Add melted coconut oil or butter and process until completely combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a non-stick 8 inch (20 cm) springform pan using the back of a spoon. Refrigerate until you prepare the white chocolate mousse.
Prepare the white chocolate mousse.
- In a heat proof bowl add the chocolate and 5 oz (150g) whipping cream. Place the bowl over a saucepan with simmering water, over low heat until all the chocolate is melted. Meanwhile dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water and let it swell for about 5 to 10 minutes. Place the gelatin over low heat just until the gelatin dissolves and pour it over the melted chocolate mixture. Let cool completely.
- Whip the remaining 7 oz (200g) cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Add melted chocolate mixture and mix until well combined.
- Pour the chocolate mousse over the crust and refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes to set.
Prepare the strawberry mousse.
- Whip the cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Add the cooled strawberry mixture and mix until well combined. Pour over the set white chocolate mousse.
- Refrigerate for about 4 hrs or overnight to set before serving. Run a warm knife around the edges of the cake to remove the sides of the pan.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 10Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 40.1gProtein: 5.1gFat: 33.9gSaturated Fat: 21.7gCholesterol: 64mgSugar: 26.1g