Description
A decadent chocolate lemon mousse dome featuring a velvety chocolate mousse base topped with a refreshing lemon mousse, combining rich chocolate and tangy lemon flavors for a visually stunning and delicious dessert.
Ingredients
6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons gelatin (or agar-agar for a vegetarian option)
1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies or graham crackers (optional)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a simmering pot of water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the melted chocolate until fully combined. Set aside to cool.
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the lemon juice and zest over low heat. Once warm, dissolve the gelatin in the lemon mixture (if using agar-agar, follow the package instructions for the same step).
- Remove from heat and allow the lemon mixture to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Slowly fold the cooled lemon mixture into the whipped cream until fully combined.
- For the base (optional), combine the crushed chocolate cookies or graham crackers with the melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a round mold or dome-shaped pan to form a crust. Chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to set.
- Once the base is set (if using), layer the chocolate mousse into the mold, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Gently spoon the lemon mousse on top of the chocolate mousse, smoothing the surface.
- Refrigerate the mousse dome for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set completely.
- Once fully set, carefully unmold the mousse dome onto a serving platter. Garnish with additional lemon zest, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute dark chocolate with white chocolate.
Swap the lemon mousse for berry mousse (such as strawberry or raspberry) for a fruity twist.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cookies or omit the crust entirely.
Add a tablespoon of a liqueur like Grand Marnier or Chambord to the chocolate mousse for a richer flavor.
This dessert can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
