Description
These Mini Brownie Cups with Raspberry Mousse are the perfect combination of rich, fudgy chocolate and light, fluffy raspberry mousse. They’re elegant yet easy to make, making them an ideal dessert for parties, gatherings, or special occasions. The deep chocolate flavor of the brownies pairs beautifully with the fresh raspberry mousse, creating a heavenly bite-sized treat that’s both indulgent and refreshing.
Ingredients
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For the Mini Brownie Cups:
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1¼ cups flour
For the Raspberry Mousse:
- 12 oz fresh or frozen raspberries
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin (or 2¼ tsp) + ¼ cup water to soften
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
For Garnish (Optional):
- ¼ cup raspberry syrup, jam, or melted chocolate
Instructions
Prepare the Mini Brownie Cups
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Mix melted butter, cocoa powder, and sugar in a bowl until combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time.
- Add flour, salt, and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup (makes 48 cups).
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then press a well into each brownie cup.
2. Make the Raspberry Mousse
- Soften gelatin in ¼ cup cold water and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat raspberries, sugar, and ¼ cup water until the berries break down.
- Blend and strain to remove seeds (optional).
- Return to saucepan, add softened gelatin, and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
- Let the mixture cool to 70-80°F.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold in the cooled raspberry mixture.
- Chill for 4-24 hours before piping.
3. Assemble the Brownie Cups
- Pipe raspberry mousse into each brownie cup using a piping bag.
- Drizzle with raspberry syrup or melted chocolate.
- Chill for 4-6 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American