Simple Raspberry Fudge Parfait
This Raspberry Fudge Parfait is an easy single-serve dessert made with layers of chocolate mousse, fresh raspberry sauce, and brownie bits. It’s a perfect make-ahead treat for parties, brunch, or family gatherings.
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I love making this parfait cause it’s a no-bake dessert. This version uses a homemade chocolate mousse and fresh raspberry sauce, which makes it extra special.
It’s great to serve with mini cheesecake and cupcakes on a dessert table.
How to Make Raspberry Fudge Parfait
Ingredients you’ll need for the Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients you’ll need for raspberry sauce
Ingredients you’ll need for ASSEMBLY
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Place a large mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
2. Pour the heavy cream into the chilled bowl and beat with a hand mixer for about 1 minute until frothy.
3. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Mix on medium-high speed until slightly stiff peaks form.
4. Transfer the mousse to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and set aside.
5. In a saucepan, add raspberries and sugar over medium heat. Mash the berries slightly while stirring.
6. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until bubbly and saucy.
7. Strain the mixture into a bowl to remove seeds, pressing the berries through the strainer.
8. Assemble the parfaits by piping mousse into the bottom of each cup.
9. Add a layer of raspberry sauce,
10. Then, add brownie bits and pipe the chocolate mouse.
11. Add a raspberry sauce, and finish with a brownie bit and a raspberry topping.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- You can make the mousse and raspberry sauce a day ahead and store them in the fridge.
- Use store-bought brownie bites or leftover brownies.
- You can change raspberries to strawberries or cherries if needed.
- These are best served chilled.
Simple Raspberry Fudge Parfait
Ingredients
For Chocolate Mousse
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp espresso powder
For Raspberry Sauce
- 1 cup raspberries
- 2 tbsp white granulated sugar
For Assembly
- Brownie bits
- Extra raspberries
Instructions
- Place a large mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
- Pour the heavy cream into the chilled bowl and beat with a hand mixer for about 1 minute until frothy.
- Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Mix on medium-high speed until slightly stiff peaks form.
- Transfer the mousse to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and set aside.
- In a saucepan, add raspberries and sugar over medium heat. Mash the berries slightly while stirring.
- Cook for 8 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until bubbly and saucy.
- Strain the mixture into a bowl to remove seeds, pressing the berries through the strainer.
- Assemble the parfaits by piping mousse into the bottom of each cup.
- Add a layer of raspberry sauce.
- Then, add the brownie bits and pipe the chocolate mousse.
- Add a raspberry sauce and finish with brownie bits and raspberry topping.
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