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Mini Blackberry Mousse Cakes

Delightful Mini Blackberry Mousse Cakes for Any Occasion

Mini Blackberry Mousse Cakes are the perfect easy dessert to impress your guests at any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 24 cookies Crushed Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Can substitute with graham crackers or almond cookies
  • 6 tablespoons Melted Unsalted Butter Coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free option
Blackberry Mousse
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Blackberries Raspberries can be substituted
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be used as a natural alternative
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Other citrus juices can also work
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin Agar-agar can be used for a vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream is a non-dairy substitute
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Swap for dark chocolate for a richer taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but highly recommended
Garnish
  • 12 pieces Extra Fresh Blackberries
  • as needed Edible Violets or Pansies Any local edible flowers can be used

Equipment

  • Silicone molds
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • Heatproof Bowl
  • double boiler

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted unsalted butter, stirring until fully moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of silicone molds.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blackberries, granulated sugar, water, and fresh lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes until berries are soft. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
  3. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes. Heat blackberry puree, whisk in the dissolved gelatin.
  4. In a heatproof bowl, combine white chocolate chips and heavy cream over a double boiler. Stir until melted and smooth. Cool to room temperature.
  5. Mix cooled blackberry puree with melted white chocolate and vanilla extract. Gently fold in whipped heavy cream.
  6. Carefully pour mousse over the cooled crust in each mold. Tap molds on the counter to release air bubbles.
  7. Cover molds with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, or overnight until firm.
  8. Demold the Mini Blackberry Mousse Cakes by inverting the molds onto a plate. Garnish with fresh blackberries and edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the mousse to chill overnight for enhanced flavor development. Use quality ingredients for the best results.

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