Description
This indulgent and romantic dessert features a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a smooth, tangy raspberry mousse. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion where you want to impress with a beautiful and delicious treat. The heart-shaped presentation adds a special touch!
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Raspberry Mousse:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (dissolved in 2 tablespoons water)
For the Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh raspberries
- Mint leaves
- Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls
Instructions
For the Brownie Base:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter (or slice into squares if you prefer).
For the Raspberry Mousse:
- In a small saucepan, cook the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down into a puree. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds, then set the raspberry puree aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Stir the dissolved gelatin into the raspberry puree, and then gently fold the raspberry mixture into the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse over the cooled brownie hearts, filling each heart-shaped mold or pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or until the mousse is set.
To Serve:
- Carefully remove the mousse from the molds or pan.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries, mint leaves, and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare the brownie base and mousse a day ahead to save time.
- For a more intense raspberry flavor, you can add a bit of raspberry liqueur to the mousse.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (excluding cooling and setting time)
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes (for brownies)
- Category: Dessert, Valentine's Day, Special Occasion
- Method: Baking, No-bake Mousse
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Heart-shaped, Raspberry mousse, Brownie base, Valentine’s Day, romantic dessert, chocolate mousse, mousse