Layered Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Coulis

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A rich, layered chocolate mousse dessert with a surprise hidden center of raspberry coulis, creating a delightful burst of flavor when cut into. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate, heavy cream, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 4 French cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Chop 6 oz dark chocolate finely and melt gently over a double boiler until smooth and shiny, then set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 3 tbsp granulated sugar in a chilled bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, then refrigerate.
  3. Step 3: In a separate clean bowl, whisk 3 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream in three additions, then carefully fold in the egg whites until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Step 5: For the hidden raspberry coulis, blend 1 cup fresh raspberries with 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp powdered sugar until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds.
  6. Step 6: Spoon a third of the mousse into serving glasses, then add a layer of 2 tbsp raspberry coulis in the center to create the hidden surprise. Top with remaining mousse and smooth the surface.
  7. Step 7: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set and chilled before serving, revealing the hidden raspberry layer when spooned into.

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