Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Bars, a perfect dessert for any occasion. These bars feature a rich, flourless chocolate torte base topped with an airy strawberry mousse and finished with a glossy white chocolate glaze. The combination of bittersweet chocolate and fresh strawberries creates a flavor profile that is both decadent and refreshing, making it an ideal treat for celebrations or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to prepare yet stunning in presentation, these mousse bars are sure to impress your guests or bring joy to your family at home.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces Ghirardelli Bittersweet Baking Chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 ounces Ghirardelli White Chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Melt bittersweet chocolate chips and butter together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale; mix in melted chocolate.
- Fold in almond meal, flour, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- Bloom gelatin in water; heat milk and dissolve gelatin in it.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar; combine with warm milk over low heat until thickened.
- Stir in strawberries and lemon juice, then fold in whipped cream gently.
- Spread mousse over cooled torte base; refrigerate for at least three hours.
- For the glaze, melt white chocolate with heavy cream and corn syrup; pour over chilled mousse layer.
- Serve topped with whipped cream and Ghirardelli Strawberry Bark SQUARES.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg