Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold gently until just combined.
- Pour into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 8 brownie hearts.
Making the Raspberry Puree
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries break down.
- Press the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. You should have about 3/4 cup of smooth puree.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 2 tbsp cold water. Let it bloom for 5 minutes, then microwave for 10 seconds until melted.
- Stir the melted gelatin into the warm raspberry puree and let it cool to room temperature.
Whipping the Mousse
- In a large chilled bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the cooled raspberry puree into the whipped cream until the color is uniform and the mixture is light and airy.
Assembly
- Place the brownie hearts into heart-shaped silicone molds or keep them on a tray with heart-shaped rings around them.
- Pipe or spoon the raspberry mousse over each brownie heart, smoothing the tops.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the mousse is completely set.
Finishing
- Carefully unmold the hearts.
- Garnish with a fresh raspberry on top and a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings.
- Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.