Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
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.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Decorate: Pipe chocolate cream swirls on top. Garnish with whole and halved strawberries. Sprinkle with chocolate crumbs or shavings for an elegant finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assumed)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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