Description
Indulge in these elegant Marry Me No Bake Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cups, a luscious and creamy dessert featuring rich chocolate mousse layered over a crunchy chocolate cookie crust with fresh raspberries. Perfect for a romantic occasion or any time you want a decadent yet easy-to-make treat without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream (for melting)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
Cookie Crust
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies (like Oreos)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Garnish
- ½ cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Base: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Microwave the mixture in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the remaining ½ cup of heavy cream with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar until soft peaks form, creating a light and fluffy whipped cream.
- Combine Mousse: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture with a spatula until fully incorporated, forming a smooth and airy chocolate mousse.
- Make the Cookie Crust: In a small bowl, mix ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies with 2 tablespoons melted butter until well combined and crumbly, forming the base for the mousse cups.
- Assemble the Cups: Spoon a layer of the cookie crust mixture evenly into the bottom of individual dessert cups. Add a few fresh raspberries over the crust layer.
- Add Mousse and Garnish: Spoon the chocolate mousse over the raspberry layer, filling each cup. Top with additional fresh raspberries for color and freshness.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mousse cups for at least 2 hours to allow them to set and develop flavors before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute strawberries or blueberries if raspberries aren’t available.
- For a sweeter mousse, add more powdered sugar to the whipped cream when whipping.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate or fresh mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
