Description
Raspberry Pistachio Mousse Cakes are an exquisite dessert that harmonizes tart raspberries with creamy pistachio layers, creating a stunning centerpiece for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Pistachio Crust:
- 1 cup pistachios, shelled and unsalted
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
For the Raspberry Mousse Layer:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- A few drops of pink food coloring (optional)
For the Raspberry Jelly Layer:
- 1 cup raspberry puree (strained to remove seeds)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Pistachio Mousse Layer:
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste or butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Green food coloring (optional)
For Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries
- Chopped pistachios
Instructions
Prepare the Molds:
- Line a muffin tin with acetate strips or use round mousse ring molds on a baking sheet.
For the Pistachio Crust:
- In a food processor, pulse pistachios until finely chopped.
- Add graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and honey; pulse until combined.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of each mold.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
For the Raspberry Mousse:
- In a saucepan, cook raspberries and sugar until berries break down (about 5 minutes).
- Strain mixture to remove seeds and add lemon juice.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
- Heat gelatin mixture in microwave for 10 seconds until dissolved.
- Mix gelatin into warm raspberry mixture; let cool to room temperature.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold raspberry mixture into whipped cream; add pink food coloring if using.
- Pour over crust layer and refrigerate until set (about 2 hours).
For the Raspberry Jelly:
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Heat gelatin mixture in microwave for 10 seconds until dissolved.
- Mix raspberry puree, sugar, and dissolved gelatin.
- Carefully pour over set raspberry mousse layer.
- Refrigerate until set (about 1 hour).
For the Pistachio Mousse:
- Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes.
- Heat gelatin mixture in microwave for 10 seconds until dissolved; let cool.
- Beat pistachio paste and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well.
- Fold in whipped cream and dissolved gelatin.
- Add green food coloring if desired for a more vibrant color.
- Pipe or spread onto the set raspberry jelly layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg