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Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the luscious layers of this Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake, a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate mousse with fresh strawberries on a crunchy Oreo base, topped with a silky ganache and elegant decorations.

Ingredients

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Oreo Base:

  • 2 cups (200 g) Oreo cookies (crushed)
  • ½ cup (115 g) melted butter

Chocolate Mousse Layer:

  • 200 g dark chocolate (chopped)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream (chilled, divided)
  • ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Strawberry Layer:

  • 1 ½ cups (200 g) fresh strawberries (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp sugar (optional, for macerating)

Ganache Topping:

  • 150 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 150 ml heavy cream

Decoration:

  • Fresh strawberries (halved) 🍓
  • Whipped chocolate cream swirls 🍫
  • Extra chocolate shavings or crumbs

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: Mix crushed Oreos with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to create an even crust. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the mousse.
  2. Make the Chocolate Mousse: Melt chocolate gently over a double boiler (or microwave in short bursts). Let cool slightly. Whip 1 ½ cups cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold cooled melted chocolate into the whipped cream gently until smooth.
  3. Assemble the Cake: Spread a thin layer of mousse over the Oreo base. Add a layer of fresh chopped strawberries. Top with remaining mousse and smooth the surface. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
  4. Prepare the Ganache: Heat cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate. Let sit 3 minutes, stir until silky smooth. Pour ganache over the chilled mousse cake, letting it drip down the sides.
  5. Decorate: Pipe chocolate cream swirls on top. Garnish with whole and halved strawberries. Sprinkle with chocolate crumbs or shavings for an elegant finish.

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