Saturday 10 September 2016

Non-Bake White Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake


This white chocolate strawberry mousse cake us a delicate and elegant summer dessert, refreshing and most of all really flavourful. It's so so good. 
Though it may seem complicated with so many ingredients and directions, actually is quite easy to prepare. No baking is required which makes it a perfect dessert for summer.  

Ingredients:
For the crust:
  • 250g digestive biscuits
  • 80g butter, melted
For the White Chocolate Mousse
  • 200g white chocolate
  • 50g sugar
  • 5g gelatin powder
  • 2 tbsp cold water
For  Strawberry Mousse
  • 300g strawberries
  • 50g sugar
  • 5g gelatin powder
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 200g whipping cream v
Method:

Prepare the strawberry sauce so it has time to cool before preparing the strawberry mousse. Cut the  strawberries in quarters. Place the strawberries and sugar in a small sauce pan no place over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and puree using a blender. Set aside while you prepare the gelatin. 

Dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water and let it swell for about 5-10 minutes. Place over low heat just until the gelatin dissolves and then pour it over the strawberry puree. Let the strawberry mixture cool at room temperature while you prepare the rest . 

Prepare the crust. Place the biscuits into a bowl of food processor. Blend until crumbs form. Add melted butter and process until completely combined. 
Press the mixture into the bottom of a non-stick 8 inch springform pan using the back of a spoon. Refrigerated until you prepared the white chocolate mousse. 

Prepare the white chocolate mousse. In a heat proof bowl add the chocolate and 150g whipping cream. Place the bowl over saucepan with simmering water, over low heat until all the chocolate is melted. Meanwhile dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water and let it swell for about 5-10 minutes. Place the gelatin over low heat just until the gelatin dissolves and pour it over the melted chocolate mixture. Let it cool completely. 
Whip the remaining 200g cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Add melted chocolate mixture and mix until well combined. 
Pour the chocolate mousse over the crust and refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes to set. 

Prepare the strawberry mousse.  Whip the cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Add the cooled strawberry mixture and mix until well combined. Pour over the set white chocolate mousse. 
Refrigerate for about 4 hours or overnight to set before serving. Run a warm knife around the edges of the cake to remove the sides of the pan. 




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