Description
This Raspberry Chocolate Parfait is a decadent and elegant dessert that combines rich chocolate mousse, tangy raspberry sauce, and fudgy brownie bites. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a special treat, this no-bake parfait takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mousse
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- â…“ cup cocoa powder
- â…“ cup powdered sugar (or sugar-free alternative)
- ¼ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
Raspberry Sauce
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons white sugar (or maple syrup or sugar-free alternative)
Assembly
- 3.5 oz brownies, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Extra raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Chill the mixing bowl: Place a large mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes to ensure the cream whips better and achieves a light, airy texture.
- Make the chocolate mousse: Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and beat with a hand mixer on medium-high speed for about 1 minute until frothy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder, then continue beating until stiff peaks form, indicating the mousse is thick and holds its shape.
- Prepare mousse for piping: Transfer the chocolate mousse into a piping bag fitted with a star tip for easy layering later on.
- Cook the raspberry sauce: Combine raspberries and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Mash the raspberries gently while stirring to incorporate the sugar. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the mixture becomes bubbly and syrupy.
- Strain the sauce: Pour the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove seeds and smooth out the sauce, pressing down to extract as much flavor as possible.
- Assemble the parfaits: In serving cups, pipe a layer of chocolate mousse at the bottom, then spoon a layer of raspberry sauce, followed by a layer of brownie pieces. Repeat layering until the cups are filled.
- Garnish and serve: Top each parfait with extra fresh raspberries for decoration and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute powdered sugar with a sugar-free alternative for a lower-sugar version.
- Espresso powder is optional but enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Frozen raspberries can be used but thaw and drain excess liquid first.
- Use store-bought brownies or homemade brownies cut into small pieces.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Keep parfaits refrigerated if not serving immediately, consume within 24 hours for best freshness.
