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Raspberry Pistachio Mousse Cakes

Decadent Raspberry Pistachio Mousse Cakes

Indulge in these Raspberry Pistachio Mousse Cakes that beautifully blend flavors and elegance.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: International
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 200 g Ground Biscuit or graham cracker crust
  • 100 g Butter or margarine for a dairy-free option
For the Raspberry Bavarois
  • 5 sheets Gelatin Leaves or 1 tbsp powdered gelatin
  • 500 ml Milk or non-dairy milk
  • 100 g Caster Sugar or granulated sugar
  • 4 large Egg Yolks fresh for best results
  • 250 g Raspberry Puree blend fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 300 ml Heavy Cream or coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative
For the Pistachio Mousse
  • 150 g Ground Pistachio or almond meal
  • 200 ml Milk or non-dairy option
  • 75 g Sugar adjust based on preference

Equipment

  • 18cm round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Combine ground biscuit and melted butter until moist. Press into the base of the cake pan and bake for 12.5 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Soak gelatin leaves in cold water. Heat milk with half the caster sugar until boiling. Whisk remaining sugar with egg yolks. Gradually combine with hot milk, return to heat and cook until thickened. Mix in bloomed gelatin and raspberry puree.
  3. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into raspberry mixture. Pour over cooled cake base. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  4. Heat milk with pistachio paste. Whisk egg yolks and sugar. Gradually combine with hot milk and cook until thickened. Add bloomed gelatin and cool.
  5. Whip more heavy cream until fluffy. Fold into cooled pistachio mixture. Pour over raspberry bavarois. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  6. Remove cake from the fridge and pan. Slice and serve chilled, decorated with ground pistachio and fresh raspberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor and texture, chill overnight before serving.

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