Description
Raspberry White Mocha Mousse Cups are elegant no-bake layered desserts featuring silky white chocolate mocha mousse, sweet raspberry filling, fluffy whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. These individual dessert cups are perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for melting chocolate)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup white chocolate shavings
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1/4 cup heavy cream until just steaming, then pour over the white chocolate chips. Let stand for 2 minutes and stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso powder, mixing until fully combined.
- Blend in the melted white chocolate mixture until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture until light and fluffy.
- Spoon or pipe a layer of mousse into serving cups.
- Add a thin layer of raspberry preserves and a few fresh raspberries.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with mousse.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries, white chocolate shavings, and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Allow the white chocolate to cool slightly before mixing to prevent lumps.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the smoothest texture and best flavor.
- Pipe the mousse into the cups for a professional presentation.
- Chill overnight for an even firmer mousse.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American