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Mini Raspberry Pistachio Mousse Cakes

Delight in mini mousse cakes with a chocolate base, fluffy raspberry mousse, and pistachio cream topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Whisk together the sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and egg until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and cook until syrupy.
  9. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  10. Bloom the gelatin in cold water and dissolve in the microwave.
  11. Fold the cooled raspberry mixture into the whipped cream, then gently fold in gelatin.
  12. Pipe the mousse into the cooled chocolate cake layers.
  13. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
  14. Whip heavy cream for topping and mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  15. Fold in finely chopped pistachios into the whipped cream.
  16. Top each mousse layer with pistachio whipped cream and garnish.

Notes

Great for celebratory occasions and as a refreshing summer dessert.

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