Mirror Glaze Mousse Cake

This individual-sized Mirror Glaze Mousse Cake is a delectable treat that combines the lusciousness of strawberry-infused mousse with a stunning, mirror-like chocolate glaze. Ideal for both special occasions and everyday indulgence, this dessert will captivate your taste buds and eyes alike.

Course Dessert, Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Dessert, Gluten free desserts, gluten free recipes, Light desserts, Mousse, Mousse Recipe, Strawberry Dessert

Prep Time 1

Freezing Time 2

Servings mousses

Calories 488kcal

Author Janine Waite

Equipment

1 drying rack
1 baking tray

Ingredients

Mousse

1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1½ tsp gelatin powder
2 tbsp cold water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Cookie Crumb Base

1½ cups crushed cookies I used a sugar cookie: Pepperidge Farms Chessmen Sugar Cookies but you can use graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or any other favorite cookie.
5 tbsp unsalted butter Melt butter.
2-3 tbsp granulated sugar Add more or less to taste.

Mirror Glaze

½ cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
⅔ cup sweetened condense milk
4 tsp powdered gelatin
½ cup water Use cold water.
1 cup white chocolate chips Use mini-chocolate chips.
red food dye Optional

Instructions

Strawberry Mousse

Step 1 – Puree Strawberries
Place the chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2 – Gelatin Blooming
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
Heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds until it’s fully dissolved. Be careful not to overheat it.
Step 3 – Mix Ingredients
Slowly add the gelatin to the strawberry puree and stir thoroughly until it has dissolved.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture until well combined.
Step 4 – Fill Molds
Divide the strawberry mousse among mini silicone molds or ramekins. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Step 5 – Freeze Mousse
Place the molds in the freezer for at least 3-4 hours or until the mousse sets.

Cookie Crumb Layer

Step 1 – Crush Cookies
Place your chosen cookies in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground into crumbs. Alternatively, you can place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Step 2 – Melt Butter
Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl or using a saucepan on the stovetop.
Step 3 – Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and granulated sugar.
Pour the melted butter over the cookie crumbs and sugar mixture. Stir until all the crumbs are evenly coated with the melted butter and the mixture has a wet, sand-like consistency.
Step 4 – Add Crumb Mixture to Mousse
Take the silicone molds with the strawberry mousse out of the freezer. Next divide and place the cookie crumb mixture on top of each mousse. Press down gently with the back of a spoon to create a compact, even base.
Step 4 – Return to the Freezer
Place the mousse molds back in the freezer until the crumb hardens.

Mirror Glaze

Step 1 – Gelatin Bloom
In a small bowl, combine the powdered gelatin with 1/4 cup of cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
Step 2 – Heat Sugar, Water, and Condensed Milk
Combine the granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of water, and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Step 3 – Combine Gelatin, Sugar, and White Chocolate
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until it’s completely dissolved.
Add white chocolate chips to the gelatin mixture. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the glaze is smooth. Add a few drops of red food coloring if you want a pink color.
Step 4 – Cool Mirror Glaze
Allow the glaze to cool to about 90-95°F (32-35°C). It is critical that you allow it to cool to this temperature, otherwise your glaze will be too runny and won't cover the strawberry mousse cakes.

Pour Mirror Glaze Over Mousse

Step 1 – Prep Cookie Sheet
Place a cookie drying rack on top of a baking tray. Carefully remove the frozen mousses from the molds and place them on the rack with the cookie crumble on the bottom.
Step 2 – Pour Mirror Glaze
Pour your slightly cooled mirror glaze over each mousse and completely cover each one. Once the glaze has settled, remove the mousse from the drying racks with a spatula and serve immediately.

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