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Neapolitan Mousse Cake

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A light and creamy Neapolitan Mousse Cake featuring layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry mousse for a delightful and elegant dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, divided
  • 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 chocolate sponge cake layer, about 8 inches
  • 1 strawberry sponge cake layer, about 8 inches (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat 1/4 cup heavy cream and dissolve gelatin in it, then set aside.
  3. Melt dark chocolate with milk in a double boiler or microwave; stir until smooth.
  4. Whip 1/3 cup heavy cream with 1 tablespoon sugar until soft peaks form.
  5. Fold whipped cream gently into the melted chocolate along with the gelatin mixture to make chocolate mousse.
  6. For strawberry mousse, blend strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and heat gently; add gelatin mixture, cool slightly.
  7. Whip another 1/3 cup heavy cream and fold into the strawberry mixture.
  8. For vanilla mousse, heat 1/4 cup cream with sugar and dissolve gelatin as before.
  9. Melt white chocolate chips, mix with the cream-gelatin mixture and vanilla extract; whip remaining cream and fold into this mixture.
  10. Place the chocolate sponge cake layer in a springform pan; spread chocolate mousse evenly and refrigerate to set for 20 minutes.
  11. Layer the strawberry mousse over the chocolate mousse and chill again for 20 minutes.
  12. Finally, spread the vanilla mousse on top and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
  13. Remove from pan, garnish with fresh strawberries or chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

For a more vibrant strawberry layer, use fresh ripe strawberries and consider adding a spoonful of strawberry jam to intensify flavor.

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