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Raspberry Pistachio Mousse Cakes

Raspberry Pistachio Mousse Cakes: Light, Luxurious Bliss

Raspberry Pistachio Mousse Cakes are a delightful dessert that combines velvety raspberry mousse with nutty pistachios, creating a stunning and easy-to-make treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 cup Raspberry Puree fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Powder unflavored
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional, for depth
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Pistachios or substitute with almonds or walnuts
Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries for topping
  • 1/4 cup Additional Crushed Pistachios coarsely crushed for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • silicone spatula
  • molds or small jars
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream at medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Gently fold in the raspberry puree into the whipped cream using a silicone spatula.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and gelatin, dissolving gelatin in warm water before mixing with the raspberry mousse.
  4. Fold in the crushed pistachios into the mousse mixture gently.
  5. Transfer the mousse mixture into molds, tap to remove air bubbles, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Once set, garnish with fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These mousse cakes can be made a day in advance for optimal flavor. They are best served chilled.

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