Sweets & Desserts
Independence Mousse Cake
Servings
10 Servings
Time
360 min
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
- 200 g whipping cream
- 200 g white chocolate compound
- 15 g gelatin powder
- 75 g water
- Croner Pectin Strawberry, as needed (for topping)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Mold
- Place 8 cm ring molds on a flat tray lined with plastic film or baking paper.
- Cover the bottom of each ring with plastic wrap or acetate to prevent leakage.
- Refrigerate the molds to chill before filling.
2. Melt the Chocolate
- Finely chop the white chocolate compound and melt it using a double boiler or microwave on low heat.
- Stir until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Let it cool slightly to around 35–40°C before mixing with other ingredients.
3. Bloom the Gelatin
- Combine 15 g gelatin powder with 75 g room-temperature water.
- Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until it blooms (absorbs the water).
- Then, gently heat it in the microwave or over a hot water bath until fully dissolved — do not boil.
4. Combine Chocolate and Gelatin
- Pour the melted gelatin into the melted chocolate.
- Mix quickly and thoroughly until well blended.
- Make sure the chocolate is not too hot to preserve the gelatin’s setting ability.
5. Whip the Cream
- Whip the cold whipping cream until it reaches a soft peak — airy and creamy but still smooth (not stiff).
6. Fold Everything Together
- Add a small portion of the whipped cream to the chocolate-gelatin mixture and mix well to even out the temperature.
- Then, gently fold in the remaining whipped cream in several additions using a spatula until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy.
7. Pour into Molds
- Fill each chilled ring mold with the white mousse until almost full, leaving space for the topping.
- Smooth the surface using a small offset spatula.
8. Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours, or until the mousse is firm and fully set.
9. Add the Strawberry Topping
- Once the mousse is set, spoon about 2 tablespoons of Croner Pectin Strawberry over each mousse cake.
- Spread evenly with the back of a spoon or a small spatula.
10. Finishing & Serving
- Gently remove the mousse from the ring molds.
- Use a blow torch or wrap a warm cloth around the ring to help release it cleanly.
- Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.