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Heart Shaped Raspberry Mousse with a Brownie Base

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
  

For the Fudgy Brownie Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
For the Raspberry Mousse
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the Raspberry Glaze & Garnish
  • 1/2 cup raspberry puree strained
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Dark chocolate shavings

Method
 

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