Triple Chocolate Berry Mousse Cake
A stunning, no-bake dessert featuring layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse on a cocoa base, topped with glossy ganache and fresh berries.
Ingredients
- For the base:
- 1/2 cup crushed chocolate cookies or brownie crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- For the mousse layers:
- 3.5 oz 100 g dark chocolate
- 3.5 oz 100 g milk chocolate
- 3.5 oz 100 g white chocolate
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream divided
- 3 tsp gelatin powder 1 per layer
- 6 tbsp cold water for blooming gelatin
- For the topping:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate ganache or glaze
- Fresh raspberries blueberries, and red currants
- Whipped cream for decoration
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Prepare the base:
- Mix crushed cookies with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and chill for 10 minutes.
Make the mousse layers: For each chocolate (dark, milk, white):
- Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
- Bloom 1 tsp gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water, then dissolve in the melted chocolate.
- Whip 1 cup cream to soft peaks, gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the dark chocolate mousse over the base and chill 20 minutes before adding the next layer.
- Repeat with milk and white chocolate layers, chilling each in between.
Add the glaze:
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the top layer, smoothing it evenly. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
Decorate:
- Top with whipped cream, fresh berries, mint, and chocolate curls before serving.