Ingredients and Weight:
- Raspberries: 2 lbs
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Lemon juice: 1/4 cup
- Gelatin: 1/4 cup
- Cream cheese: 8 oz
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Chocolate chips: 1 cup
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Make the raspberry sauce: In a saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Dissolve the gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the gelatin has softened.
- Heat the gelatin: Place the bowl of gelatin in the microwave and heat for 15 seconds, or until the gelatin has dissolved.
- Add the gelatin to the raspberry sauce: Gradually whisk the melted gelatin into the raspberry sauce.
- Pour the sauce into a heart-shaped mold: Pour the raspberry sauce into a heart-shaped mold and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the sauce has set.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the chocolate chips: Fold the chocolate chips into the cream cheese filling.
- Assemble the cake: Remove the raspberry sauce from the mold and place it on a serving plate. Spread the cream cheese filling over the raspberry sauce.
- Refrigerate the cake: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tangy
- Creamy and smooth
- Visually appealing
- Perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion
User Comments:
- "This cake was absolutely delicious! The raspberry sauce was perfectly balanced and the cream cheese filling was smooth and creamy."
- "I made this cake for my sweetheart for Valentine's Day and he loved it! It was so easy to make and looked so impressive."
- "This is the best raspberry dessert I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use a heart-shaped mold for the raspberry sauce to achieve the desired effect.
- If you don't have a heart-shaped mold, you can use a regular cake pan and cut the cake into a heart shape after it has set.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
