Celestial Black Forest Mousse Cake

Allergens

Nuts

Ingredients

• Dark chocolate (70% cocoa), fresh cherries, cherry liqueur, whipping cream, gelatin, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, almond flour, cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar, and chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

1. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler. Allow to cool slightly. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Gradually pour melted chocolate into the egg mixture while continuously whisking. Dissolve gelatin in cherry liqueur and add it to the chocolate mixture. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated. Divide mousse mixture among individual serving glasses and chill until set. For the almond sponge, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, and eggs in a bowl. Bake in a preheated oven until cooked through. Cool completely before cutting into shapes. Prepare cherry sauce by simmering fresh cherries with sugar and liqueur, then blend until smooth. Garnish each serving with almond sponge shapes, cherry sauce, chopped nuts, and a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar.

Chef’s Insight

The celestial Black Forest Mousse Cake combines rich, velvety chocolate with vibrant cherries and crunchy almond sponge to create a symphony of textures and flavors.

Notes

This dessert requires some advanced preparation for the mousse and almond sponge.