Chocolate Mousse Loaf with Raspberry Purée

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Chocolate Mousse Loaf with Raspberry Purée
45 min.
16
364kcal

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Indulge in the decadent Chocolate Mousse Loaf with Raspberry Purée, a gluten-free dessert that promises to delight your taste buds. This scrumptious treat, perfect for gatherings or a special treat at home, requires just 45 minutes of preparation and yields 16 generous servings. Each serving contains 367 calories, making it a guilt-free option for those watching their waistline.

The star of this recipe is the rich chocolate mousse, crafted from a blend of high-quality semisweet chocolate squares, butter, light corn syrup, and a hint of vanilla extract. To ensure a velvety texture, the mixture is then folded with whipped cream and powdered sugar. The result is a luscious chocolate loaf that is both smooth and satisfying.

Complementing the chocolate mousse is a homemade raspberry purée, made from thawed frozen raspberries blended to perfection. For an added touch of elegance, the purée is passed through a fine wire-mesh strainer to remove seeds, creating a smooth, seedless sauce. The vibrant red raspberry purée not only adds a tart contrast to the chocolate mousse but also enhances the visual appeal with its beautiful color.

To serve, invert the chilled mousse loaf onto a serving platter, revealing its elegant shape, and pair it with the chilled raspberry purée. Garnish with fresh mint and additional raspberries for a stunning presentation that is sure to impress your guests.

Experience a harmonious blend of flavors and textures with the Chocolate Mousse Loaf with Raspberry Purée. This gluten-free dessert is the perfect ending to any meal, promising a symphony of taste that will leave you craving for more.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 0.5 cup plus light
  • sprigs mint leaves fresh
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 10 ounce raspberries frozen thawed
  • 16 ounce bittersweet chocolate 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cups whipping cream divided

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Line a 9- x 5-inch loafpan with plastic wrap, extending edges of wrap over sides of pan; set aside.
  2. Combine 1/2 cup whipping cream, chocolate squares, corn syrup, and butter in a heavy saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until chocolate melts. Cool.
  3. Beat remaining 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture.
  4. Pour into prepared pan, and chill at least 8 hours.
  5. Process raspberries in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
  6. Pour pure through a fine wire-mesh strainer, if desired, pressing with the back of a spoon; discard seeds. Chill.
  7. Invert mousse loaf onto a serving platter, and remove plastic wrap. Slice loaf, and serve with raspberry puree.
  8. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories364kcal
Protein3.09%
Fat66.7%
Carbs30.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.81
Glycemic Load
1.8
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.0395651692929%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
8.11mg
Petunidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.23mg
Malvidin
0.02mg
Pelargonidin
0.17mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.62mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:363.73kcal
18.19%
Fat:27.45g
42.23%
Saturated Fat:14.28g
89.23%
Carbohydrates:27.97g
9.32%
Net Carbohydrates:24.55g
8.93%
Sugar:22.11g
24.56%
Cholesterol:35.32mg
11.77%
Sodium:84.63mg
3.68%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Caffeine:24.38mg
8.13%
Protein:2.86g
5.72%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.8%
Copper:0.37mg
18.68%
Vitamin A:713.75IU
14.27%
Magnesium:56.28mg
14.07%
Fiber:3.42g
13.7%
Iron:1.95mg
10.82%
Phosphorus:97.79mg
9.78%
Zinc:0.95mg
6.3%
Potassium:219.61mg
6.27%
Vitamin C:4.85mg
5.88%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.43%
Selenium:3.4µg
4.85%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.7%
Calcium:45.35mg
4.54%
Vitamin K:4.38µg
4.17%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.17%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.25%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.85%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.83%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.76%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.53%
Folate:5.05µg
1.26%
Source:My Recipes