Berry Citrus Mousse Cake

Mousse cakes originated in France and are known for their light and airy texture. They are often made with whipped cream or egg whites to create the mousse-like consistency.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 270 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Berry Citrus Mousse Cake

Cooking Method: Chilling, Mixing Cuisine: International Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Digestive Biscuits
• 100 gram Unsalted Butter
• 250 gram Cream Cheese
• 100 gram Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
• 1 teaspoon Lime Zest
• 10 gram Gelatin
• 1 cup Cold Water
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 cup Mixed Berries

Instructions

1. Crush the digestive biscuits and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into the base of a springform cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lime zest until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, dissolve the gelatin in cold water and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, microwave it for a few seconds until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
4. Add the dissolved gelatin to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
5. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
6. Pour the mousse mixture over the biscuit base in the cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or until set.
8. Before serving, decorate the top of the cake with mixed berries.
9. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 27g9%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.