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Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake Parfaits

Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake Parfaits You'll Love

Indulge in Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake Parfaits—a rich, elegant dessert ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 parfaits
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips essential for a rich chocolate flavor
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream gives the mousse its luscious texture
  • 2 tablespoons sugar adds sweetness to balance the chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances the chocolate flavor
For the Layers
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed provides fruity contrast
  • 2 cups chocolate cake cut into pieces for texture
Optional
  • 1 cup chocolate sauce for drizzling
  • 6 strawberries fresh strawberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Melt the chocolate by placing semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  2. Whip the cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the cooled chocolate into the whipped cream mixture until well combined, creating the mousse.
  4. Layer chocolate mousse, strawberry puree, and chocolate cake pieces in serving glasses.
  5. Repeat layers until glasses are nearly full, finishing with chocolate mousse on top.
  6. Chill the parfaits covered in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  7. Serve with chocolate sauce drizzled on top and garnished with fresh strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1parfaitCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare these parfaits a day in advance for a better flavor meld. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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