Raspberry Mousse in Chocolate Cups

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 2 hr 25 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons shortening
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Fresh raspberries, if desired
  • Fresh mint leaves, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and shortening; cook over low heat until melted, stirring frequently.
  • 2
    Line 8 muffin cups with paper baking cups. With pastry brush, coat sides and bottom of each cup thickly and evenly with chocolate. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until set.
  • 3
    Brush any thin spots with additional chocolate. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
  • 4
    Place water in small microwave-safe bowl; sprinkle gelatin over water. Let stand 5 minutes to soften.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, place 1 1/2 cups raspberries in blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade. Cover; blend until pureed.
  • 6
    Microwave gelatin on HIGH for 30 to 40 seconds or until gelatin is dissolved. Add to raspberry mixture; mix well.
  • 7
    In small bowl, beat whipping cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. DO NOT OVERBEAT. Gently fold in raspberry mixture. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  • 8
    Fifteen minutes before serving, carefully peel paper from chocolate cups. Spoon raspberry mixture into cups. Garnish with raspberries. Store in refrigerator.

  • Some supermarkets and gourmet shops sell chocolate dessert cups. They can be substituted for the homemade ones.
  • If you don’t have a pastry brush, use the tip and the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate on the bottom and up the sides of the cups.
  • Instead of preparing chocolate cups, purchase ready-made cups to hold the raspberry mousse. Try individual shortcakes sponge cake cups or tartlet shells.
  • Fresh Raspberry Mousse with Whipped Cream is another simple variation of this recipe. Arrange fresh raspberries in small dessert dishes; spoon the mousse over the fruit. Garnish each serving with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
310
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
32%
Saturated Fat
13g
65%
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
15mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
9%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
24g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
2 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 4 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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