Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• Chocolate wafers, 300g
• Unsalted butter, melted, 120g
• Cream cheese, softened, 450g
• Granulated sugar, 1 cup
• Sour cream, 1 cup
• Semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, 2 cups
• Heavy cream, 1 cup
• Strawberries, sliced, 1 pound

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

3 (Medium)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, combine chocolate wafers and melted butter. Blend until fine crumbs form.
3. Press the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish, forming an even layer.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Stir in sour cream until combined.
6. In a separate bowl, melt semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler.
7. Fold melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture.
8. In a third bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
9. Fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
10. Pour mousse over the prepared chocolate wafer crust.
11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
12. Before serving, top with sliced strawberries.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the cake):

• Calories: 450
• Total fat: 25g
• Saturated fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Decadent and rich chocolate mousse with a creamy strawberry topping
• Perfect for special occasions or as a luxurious dessert
• Ideal for American taste preferences

User Comments:

• "The mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the strawberry topping adds a refreshing sweetness."
• "This cake is the perfect balance of chocolate and strawberry, with a velvety texture."
• "I made this for my family dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature before using.
• Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks to ensure the mousse is light and airy.
• Allow the mousse to refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set properly.
• If desired, you can garnish the cake with chocolate shavings or fresh mint leaves.