Irresistible Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse Cake with Raspberry Garnish

Decadent Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse Cake

Description

Experience a dessert that elegantly balances homey comfort with a touch of sophistication. This delectable treat isn’t a traditional cake but rather a luscious mousse set in a charming pattern within a loaf pan, then sliced into elegant portions. With a delightful mix of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, this dessert is sure to please everyone. The preparation involves freezing, so it requires some patience but yields a truly rewarding result. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat, this mousse cake is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. 😋

Total Time

• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Freezing Time: 7 hours
• Total Time: 7 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

For the Peanut Butter Mousse:

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• 1 2/3 cups icing sugar
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups cream cheese
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/3 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

For the Chocolate Mousse:

• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 large egg yolks

For the Glaze:

• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate

For Garnish:

• Fresh raspberries
• Mint sprig

Instructions

Preparing the Peanut Butter Mousse:

1. Line the Pan: Begin by lining a 6-cup loaf pan with foil, ensuring that the foil is smooth and covers the sides completely. This will help with easy removal later. 🧁

2. Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, creamy peanut butter, and cream cheese. Beat until the mixture is smooth and well blended.

3. Incorporate Cream: Mix in 3/4 cup of heavy cream until fully combined and smooth.

4. Prepare Egg Whites: In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 2/3 cup of sugar, continuing to beat until the whites are stiff and shiny.

5. Fold Egg Whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the peanut butter mixture in two additions, being careful to maintain the light and airy texture of the mousse.

6. Tilt the Pan: Tilt the prepared pan lengthwise at a 45-degree angle. To achieve this, place one long edge of the loaf pan on top of a couple of custard cups or small bowls.

7. Add Mousse: Spoon the peanut butter mousse into the pan, smoothing the top. The mousse will form a triangle down the length of the pan, leaving one half of the pan empty.

8. Freeze: Set the pan in the freezer, propping it to maintain the angle. Freeze until the mousse is firm, approximately 1 hour. ❄️

Preparing the Chocolate Mousse:

1. Heat Cream: In a small heavy pan, heat 1 1/2 cups heavy cream and 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar over very low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.

2. Cool Cream: Transfer the cream mixture to a medium bowl and refrigerate until it is well chilled.

3. Melt Chocolate: Melt 8 ounces of bittersweet chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes.

4. Combine Espresso and Yolk Mixture: In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of instant espresso powder in hot water. Whisk in 3 large egg yolks. Add this mixture to the warm chocolate and stir until smooth and slightly thickened. Allow to cool until the mixture reaches room temperature but is not set.

5. Prepare Whipped Cream: Beat the chilled cream to soft peaks.

6. Fold Cream into Chocolate: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture in two additions.

Assembling the Cake:

1. Add Chocolate Mousse: Set the pan with the frozen peanut butter mousse flat on the work surface. Spoon the chocolate mousse over the peanut butter mousse, filling the remaining half-triangle. Smooth the top.

2. Freeze: Cover the pan and freeze until the chocolate mousse is firm, about 6 hours or overnight. 🍫

Preparing the Glaze:

1. Heat Glaze Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, heat 2/3 cup heavy cream and 5 tablespoons butter until the cream simmers and the butter melts.

2. Add Chocolate: Turn off the heat, then add 5 ounces of bittersweet chocolate. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Allow it to cool until thickened but still pourable, about 1 1/2 hours.

Finishing Touches:

1. Invert and Remove Pan: Invert the loaf onto a cake rack. Remove the pan and carefully peel away the foil.

2. Glaze the Mousse: Pour the cooled glaze over the mousse, smoothing it over all surfaces.

3. Chill: Transfer the mousse to a serving platter and freeze until the glaze sets, about 1 hour. If preparing in advance, wrap loosely once the chocolate is frozen solid.

4. Serve: Cut the mousse into 1/2-inch thick slices. Garnish with fresh raspberries and a mint sprig for a touch of elegance. 🌿🍓

Enjoy this delightful and sophisticated mousse cake with family and friends, perfect for any special occasion or a luxurious treat.