Description
A creamy, no-bake Blackberry Mousse Cake that features a rich chocolate cake crumb foundation topped with a velvety blackberry mousse.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Chocolate Cake Crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Melted)
- 1 cup Fresh Blackberries
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar (divided into two ¼-cup portions)
- 2 tablespoons Gelatin Powder
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Fresh Blackberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Construct the Chocolate Crust: Lightly grease the sides of a springform pan. Mix chocolate cake crumbs with melted butter until moistened. Press into the pan.
- Simmer the Seedless Blackberry Puree: Combine fresh blackberries and ¼ cup sugar over medium heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Strain the mixture.
- Hydrate the Gelatin & Whip the Cream: Sprinkle gelatin over water and let absorb. Whip heavy cream with remaining sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Luxurious Mousse: Mix liquid gelatin into warm blackberry puree, then gently fold into whipped cream.
- Chill, Garnish, and Serve: Pour mousse over crust, smooth top, and chill for a minimum of 4 hours. Garnish with fresh blackberries before serving.
Notes
For best results, keep the heavy cream deeply chilled and ensure the gelatin fully melts before mixing.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Blackberry, Mousse Cake, No-Bake Dessert, Chocolate Cake, Summer Treat