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Raspberry Pistachio Mousse Cakes

Raspberry Pistachio Mousse Cakes: A Luxurious No-Bake Delight

Raspberry Pistachio Mousse Cakes are a luxurious no-bake delight that combines tart raspberries and creamy pistachio for a stunning dessert centerpiece.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuit Base
  • 200 g Ground Biscuit or graham cracker crumbs
  • 100 g Ground Pistachio or finely chopped almonds
  • 75 g Butter unsalted
For the Bavarois Layer
  • 4 leaves Gelatin Leaves bloom in cold water
  • 500 ml Milk consider dairy-free alternatives
  • 100 g Caster Sugar or finely ground granulated sugar
  • 4 large Egg Yolks opt for pasteurized eggs
  • 200 g Raspberry Puree or other fruit puree
  • 300 ml Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
For the Pistachio Mousse Layer
  • 100 g Pistachio Paste or blended unsalted roasted pistachios

Equipment

  • 18 cm round pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare an 18 cm round pan by lining the base with parchment paper.
  2. Combine ground biscuits, ground pistachios, and melted unsalted butter in a mixing bowl until it resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the base of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12.5 minutes until golden, then let cool completely.
  4. Soak gelatin leaves in cold water for about 5-10 minutes. Heat milk with half the caster sugar until simmering.
  5. In a bowl, whisk remaining sugar with egg yolks until creamy, then gradually pour in hot milk while whisking continuously.
  6. Return the combined mixture to the stove, cooking gently until it coats the back of a spoon at around 82°C.
  7. Stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved. Mix in raspberry puree, then let cool.
  8. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the cooled raspberry mixture, then pour over the biscuit base.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours until set.
  10. For the pistachio mousse, heat milk with pistachio paste, then whisk with egg yolks and sugar until thickened.
  11. Add bloomed gelatin to the pistachio mixture, cool to room temperature, then fold in whipped cream.
  12. Pour pistachio mousse over the set raspberry layer, smooth the top, and refrigerate overnight.
  13. Remove the cake from the pan, garnish with ground pistachios and fresh raspberries, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow enough time for each layer to set in the refrigerator for best results.

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