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Marry Me No-Bake Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cups

Marry Me No-Bake Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cups to Wow Your Date

Discover how to make Marry Me No-Bake Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cups, a quick and elegant dessert perfect for impressing your date.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 20 cookies Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Use graham crackers for a different taste.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Must be fully melted for best consistency.
For the Mousse
  • 4 ounces Dark Chocolate Opt for high-quality chocolate.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Mascarpone can be used for a smoother finish.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Ensure it's cold for best whipping.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as a substitute.
For the Raspberry Layer
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries Frozen raspberries can be used if fresh aren't available.
  • 2 tablespoons Raspberry Jam Fruit preserves can work as an alternative.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Double Boiler
  • spatula
  • Zip-Top Bag
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Crush about 20 chocolate sandwich cookies in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin until they turn into fine crumbs.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter and mix it with the cookie crumbs in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture into the base of serving cups or glasses and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Chop 4 ounces of dark chocolate and melt it over a double boiler until smooth, allow to cool.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese until smooth, add in 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  6. Slowly pour in the cooled melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
  7. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  8. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture gently.
  9. Spoon or pipe the mousse over the chilled cookie base and smooth the tops.
  10. Mash 1 cup of fresh raspberries and swirl in 2 tablespoons of raspberry jam.
  11. Spoon the raspberry mixture over the mousse layer in each cup.
  12. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients and allow proper chilling time for the best results.

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