Cherry Blossom Mousse Cake

Cherry blossom mousse cake is a popular dessert in Japan, especially during the cherry blossom season. The delicate flavor of cherry blossoms adds a unique twist to the traditional mousse cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 175 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Cherry Blossom Mousse Cake

Cooking Method: Baking, Whipping Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Graham crackers
• 1 cup Butter
• 2 teaspoon Cherry blossom tea bags
• 2 cup Hot water
• 1 tablespoon Gelatin
• 2 cup Cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Cherries
• 8 piece Cherry Blossoms

Instructions

1. Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter to create the crust.
2. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
3. Steep the cherry blossom tea bags in hot water and set aside to cool.
4. Bloom gelatin in water, then dissolve it in the cooled cherry blossom tea.
5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
6. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
7. Gradually add the gelatin mixture to the cream cheese mixture, mixing well.
8. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
9. Pour the mousse mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
11. Garnish with cherries and cherry blossoms before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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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.