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Blackberry Mousse Mini Cakes – Artisan Dessert Inspiration

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Mini Blackberry Mousse Cakes are elegant, airy desserts with a fruity blackberry mousse layered over a buttery base — perfect for showers, holidays, or summer parties.

Ingredients

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Base:

  • 1 cup vanilla wafer or graham cracker crumbs

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Mousse:

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries

  • 2–3 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1½ tsp powdered gelatin

  • 2 tbsp cold water

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Topping:

  • Blackberry glaze or jelly

  • Whipped cream

  • Fresh blackberries and mint

Instructions

  • Line mini silicone molds or rings with parchment if needed.

  • Mix crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of each mold. Chill.

  • Simmer blackberries with sugar and lemon juice until soft. Blend and strain.

  • Bloom gelatin in cold water. Melt and stir into the warm puree. Let cool.

  • Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold into the cooled blackberry mixture.

  • Pour mousse over bases and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

  • Unmold carefully. Decorate with glaze, cream, or fresh berries.

Notes

  • Use fresh berries when in season for best color.

  • Can be frozen (undecorated) and thawed before serving.

  • Try raspberry or blueberry variations for a twist.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/blackberry-mousse-mini-cakes-artisan-dessert-inspiration/