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Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake

Indulge in Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake Bliss

Experience the bliss of Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake with layers of chocolate and strawberry flavors in this no-bake dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 parfaits
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base Layer
  • 1 package Chocolate Cake Store-bought or homemade
For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries Grind into powder
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Whip until stiff peaks form
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon LorAnn Oils Strawberry Emulsion Optional
For the Strawberry Compote
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust as needed
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
For Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Melted
  • 1 cup Extra Fresh Strawberries For garnish

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Electric mixer
  • saucepan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • Clear Serving Glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Strawberry Mousse: Grind the freeze-dried strawberries into powder. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in strawberry powder and optional emulsion. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Make Strawberry Compote: Combine fresh strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until mixture thickens. Chill after cooling.
  3. Create Chocolate-Covered Strawberries: Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl. Dip fresh strawberries and let cool to harden.
  4. Assemble Parfaits: Layer chocolate cake cubes, strawberry mousse, and strawberry compote in clear glasses. Repeat layers, finishing with mousse on top.
  5. Garnish & Chill: Top parfaits with chocolate-covered strawberries. Drizzle extra compote around the edges. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1parfaitCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure heavy cream is chilled before whipping. Adjust sweetness to taste during preparation. Use clear glasses for presentation and cube cake right before use to avoid sogginess.

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