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Elegant Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse Cups

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A quick and easy party dessert featuring a silky white chocolate mousse layered over fresh raspberry puree, perfect for impressing guests with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces (170 grams) white chocolate, good quality
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 1 cup (about 125 grams) fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish or a dusting of powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Chop the white chocolate into small pieces for even melting. Place in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler). Stir gently until smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly but not harden.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine raspberries, 1 tablespoon sugar, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, pressing with a spoon. Set aside the smooth puree.
  3. In a chilled mixing bowl, pour the heavy cream and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Using an electric mixer, whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Be careful not to overwhip; you want it light and airy but still able to hold shape.
  4. Let the melted white chocolate cool to just warm (not hot) to avoid melting the whipped cream. Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate to loosen it. Then carefully fold in the remaining cream, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth. Add vanilla extract during this step.
  5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of raspberry puree into the bottom of each serving cup. Top with generous dollops of the white chocolate mousse until cups are nearly full.
  6. Refrigerate the mousse cups for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. The mousse will set to a silky, airy texture, and flavors will meld beautifully.
  7. Just before serving, garnish each cup with fresh raspberries and a small mint leaf or a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Chill cream and bowls before whipping for best results. Use gentle folding to keep mousse airy. If white chocolate seizes, add a splash of cream to smooth it out. Smaller cups chill faster. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with chilled canned full-fat coconut milk and use dairy-free white chocolate.

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