Description
Indulge in the luxurious layers of this strawberry pistachio mousse cake, a delightful blend of nutty pistachio flavors with sweet, tangy strawberries. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
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Pistachio Sponge Cake:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup finely ground pistachios
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Pistachio Mousse:
- 3/4 cup shelled pistachios, unsalted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Strawberry Mousse:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
Strawberry Glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon water
Topping:
- Fresh strawberries and chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Pistachio Sponge: Beat eggs and sugar, then fold in dry ingredients. Bake until done and cool.
- Prepare Pistachio Mousse: Blend pistachios with sugar and vanilla, mix with whipped cream and gelatin.
- Create Strawberry Mousse: Puree strawberries with sugar and lemon, add gelatin, and fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble the Cake: Layer sponge, pistachio mousse, and strawberry mousse in a springform pan. Chill to set.
- Make the Glaze: Heat jam and water, cool slightly, and spread over the set mousse. Garnish with strawberries and pistachios.
Notes
- Ensure mousse layers are fully set for clean slices.
- Substitute store-bought pistachio paste for ground pistachios if preferred.
- Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake + Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg