Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

This Chocolate Raspberry Mousse is a classic French dessert, that it’ll make happy all chocolate lovers. So rich and fluffy, yet light and creamy with a taste of raspberry. Just with a few ingredients you can make a restaurant-style dessert.

This is the greatest temptation that I could face myself. Since I am a chocolate lover, is hard for me to feel satisfied with just one pot. It’s so delicious, that I always want more…oh sorry, not just delicious, but also beautiful. Look at that treat!

Since I had raspberry at home, I included it in the recipe, and let me tell you, that was the best decision. You’ll have a mixture of chocolate and raspberry, which will give you a terrific flavor and creamy texture.

No need to bake and no need to stand in your kitchen for hours. Easy and quick to make with just a few ingredients. You need a little time – around 30 minutes – of resting in the refrigerator before serving, but the result will prove that it’s worth the time.

Why You’ll Love It

• May sound difficult with that French name, but don’t let that fool you. Chocolate Raspberry Mousse is one of the easiest to make.
• No oven is needed. Just a hand mixer.
• You don’t have chocolate at home? No problem. For this recipe, I use cocoa powder which is the best option for you since is inexpensive and rich in flavor.
• Competing with fine restaurants!
• Kid’s favorite in every household.

What You’ll Need for Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

• Unflavored Gelatin – You need 1 envelope of gelatin. You can use half of the envelope for the mousse and the other half for the raspberry jelly
• Cocoa Powder – This is the best option if you don’t have chocolate at home. You can use chocolate if you have one, of course!
• Cold Whipping Cream – Both homemade or store-bought is perfect for this recipe.
• Vanilla Extract
• White Sugar
• Water – You need cold and boiled water too.

Raspberry Jelly Topping

• Unflavored Gelatin
• Raspberries
• Lemon Juice
• White Sugar
• Water

How to Make Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let stand for 2 minutes to soften.
2. Add boiling water. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is clear. Cool slightly.
3. Mix sugar and cocoa in a large bowl. Add whipping cream and vanilla extract.
4. Beat on medium speed of mixer, scraping the bottom of bowl occasionally, until mixture is stiff.
5. Pour in the gelatin mixture and beat until well blended.
6. Spoon into dessert dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before adding the raspberry jelly toppings.

How to make the Raspberry Jelly Topping

1. Add raspberry and lemon juice in a blender. Make a raspberry sauce at high speed for 1 minute, or until is well blended.
2. Place the raspberry sauce in a non-stick small pan, add the sugar, and start cooking.
3. Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatin over the 2 tablespoons of water in a small cup. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
4. Add the gelatine mixture to the sauce and cook it for 10 minutes or until starts to thicken. Stir occasionally.
5. Let cool down before you place it on top of the chocolate mousse.
6. Then add raspberry topping on top of the chocolate mousse. Let it sit for 15 more minutes before serving.
7. Garnish with strawberry, and chocolate pieces, or with a teaspoon of whipping cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can you keep chocolate mousse in the fridge?

You can place the chocolate mousse in the fridge for up to 4 – 5 days. Which means you can even make it ahead for a few days. Make sure you store it with plastic wrap as a cover. You can freeze also for up to 2 months without worry.

Is chocolate pudding the same as chocolate mousse?

Mousse is not cooked and pudding gets its consisitency while being cooked. These two creamy desserts use different methods for thickening. Their texture is also different. Mousse has a lighter texture and the pudding is more dense.

What is the serving size for chocolate mousse?

Usually, the serving size is a half cup of mousse. Of course, you can add more or less, how you prefer. Just for your information, one cup of chocolate raspberry mousse is 402 calories.

More Chocolate Dessert Recipes

• Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls
• Four-Layer Chocolate Dessert