Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Pie Food

CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Place graham crackers in a food processor; cover and process until fine crumbs form. Add egg white and butter; cover and process until blended. Pat onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray., Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand for 1-2 minutes. Spread melted chips over crust. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside., Puree raspberries in a food processor; strain, discarding seeds. Return puree to food processor. Add cream cheese and sugar; cover and process until smooth. Add gelatin mixture; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate for 40 minutes or until partially set. , In a small bowl, beat milk powder and ice-cold water on high speed until soft peaks form, about 7 minutes. Beat in lemon juice. Stir a third of the mixture into the raspberry mixture; fold in remaining milk mixture. Spread evenly into crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Mix the butter and the gingersnap crumbs.
• Press onto the bottom and sides of a 9" pie pan.
• Freeze 15 minutes or until ready to use.
• Place the chocolate in a bowl.
• Bring 1/2 c of cream to the boiling point.
• Pour the cream over the chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
• Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
• Freeze at least 20 minutes.
• Cook the raspberries and sugar over medium heat until the raspberries soften (3-4 minutes).
• Strain the raspberry mixture to remove seeds and return to pot.
• Set aside.
• Sprinkle gelatin over orange juice, let stand 1 minute.
• Put pot with raspberry mixture over medium heat and stir in genatin mixture until completely dissolved.
• Remove from heat and pour into medium bowl.
• Refrigerate until mixture is the consistency of egg whites (approx 20 minutes).
• Whip 2 c cream with 1 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form.
• Fold 1/3 of the whipped cream into the raspberry mixture.
• Add the remaining whipped cream until just combined.
• Pour raspberry mixture into crust, mounding towards the center of the pan.
• Refrigerate 1-2 hours, until the filling is set but still soft.
• Whip the remaining cream and sweeten with the remaining sugar.
• Use to decorate the edge of the pie.
• Decorate with chocolate curls if desired.

CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray. Carefully spread jam onto bottom of crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Add 1/2 cup COOL WHIP to chocolate in medium bowl; whisk until well blended. Stir in remaining COOL WHIP. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Top with berries just before serving.

CHOCOLATE TOFU MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate over low heat, stirring often. Blend tofu in a food processor. Add the vanilla and melted chocolate and blend again, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides of a bowl with a rubber spatula.
• Beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Place the tofu chocolate mixture into a bowl and slowly fold in the egg whites with a rubber spatula. Scoop the filling into the pie crust and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
• Serve with a bit of whipped cream or raspberry sauce (or simply thin raspberry jam with a bit of water and lemon juice). Don't say tofu, say terrific.
• *RAW EGG WARNING
• Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE WITH RASPBERRIES

Steps:

• This unusual cake may be made in advance -- make sure to bring it to room temperature before serving with whipped cream and a few raspberries Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and set a rack in the middle level. Butter an 8-inch round pan and line the bottom with a disk of parchment or waxed paper cut to fit. Butter the paper. Chop the chocolate finely and set it aside. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat, stirring occasionally to make sure all the sugar crystals dissolve. Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the butter and chocolate; allow to stand 5 minutes. Whisk smooth. Whisk liqueur and eggs, one at a time, into the chocolate mixture, being careful not to over mix. Pour the batter into the pan and place the pan in a small roasting pan covered with one inch of warm water. Bake about 45 minutes, until set and slightly dry on the surface. Cool to room temperature in the pan and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate dessert in pan. To unmold, run a knife between the dessert and the pan and pass the bottom of the pan over the heat. Invert to a platter. To finish, whip the cream with the sugar until it holds a soft peak. Spread the whipped cream on the top of the dessert. Decorate the top with the raspberries.

RASPBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• Set a few raspberries aside for garnish. Combine remaining raspberries and confectioners' sugar in a bowl, mix, and set aside for 30 minutes. Pass raspberries through a sieve to strain out seeds. Discard seeds.
• Pour orange juice into a small saucepan and sprinkle gelatin on top. Set aside for 1 minute. Heat over low temperature without boiling until gelatin is fully dissolved, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from stove, allow to cool slightly and mix with raspberry puree.
• Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Add vanilla sugar gradually, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into raspberry puree. Stir in lemon juice and sweeten with more confectioners' sugar if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Garnish with raspberries.

RASPBERRY MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Lightly coat a 9-inch square metal baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Arrange graham crackers in an even layer in pan, breaking them to fit as necessary. Place lemon juice in a small bowl and sprinkle with gelatin. Let sit until gelatin softens, 3 minutes. In a blender, puree 2 cups raspberries until smooth, scraping down bowl as needed. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup, pressing on solids (you should have about 1 cup of puree); discard solids.
• In a small saucepan, combine raspberry puree and 1/2 cup sugar over medium. Cook until bubbles form at edge. Add gelatin mixture and cook, stirring constantly, just until gelatin dissolves, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a small bowl and let cool to room temperature, 20 minutes. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream and 2 tablespoons sugar on medium-high until firm peaks form, about 4 minutes. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in raspberry puree mixture until combined. Pour over graham crackers. Smooth top with an offset spatula and arrange 3 cups raspberries on top. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours (or up to overnight).
• Using parchment, gently lift pie out of pan and place on a serving plate. Peel away parchment from sides of pie; trim excess paper with scissors or a sharp knife. Cut into 12 pieces to serve.

RASPBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Process berries in a blender or food processor until smooth. Strain mixture into a small bowl, and discard seeds. Add the sugar and liqueur, and stir until sugar dissolves. Makes 1 cup of sauce.
• In a heavy saucepan on low heat, warm 1/4 cup of the cream and the white chocolate, stirring constantly until chocolate melts. Let mixture cool until it is lukewarm. Stir in 1 tablespoon of raspberry sauce, and the food coloring. Transfer to a large bowl.
• In a medium bowl, whip remaining 1 1/2 cup cream to soft peaks. Fold into melted chocolate mixture, one-third at a time, until no streaks remain.
• Layer into parfait dishes, and serve with the sauce. May also be used to fill or ice a cake.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Place chocolate chips in a glass bowl alongwith half of the whipping cream.
• Microwave on high at 1 minute intervals until chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
• Allow the mixture to cool.
• In the meantime, beat the rest of the whipping cream till soft peaks form.
• Add vanilla and sugar and beat continuously.
• Slowly add the chocolate mixture and mix well.
• Place in the chocolate pie crust.
• Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450 for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
• In a saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the raspberries, bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes. Spread into shell; refrigerate. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Carefully spread over raspberry layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Melt chocolate and butter; cool for 4-5 minutes. Pour over filling. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY PIE

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in raspberries; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes. Spread into crust; refrigerate. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Carefully spread over raspberry layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool for 4-5 minutes. Pour over filling. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator.

RASPBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• Place the raspberries in a food processor; cover and puree. Strain and discard seeds. Transfer puree to a large bowl. Stir in sugar and lemon juice; set aside. , In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into raspberry mixture. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 1 hour. , Transfer gelatin mixture to a large bowl. Beat on high speed until foamy. Gradually add cream; beat until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon into dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate until set, 1-2 hours.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• For Crust: Mix together, graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar press in to 9" pan and bake at 350 for 8 minutes.
• Prepare crust and cool. In double boiler, over hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate chips. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Or, use microwave on medium heat at 1 minute intervals. Stir often - remember, the chips will continue to melt when removed so don't over cook! Don't forget to cool this mixture or you will cook your eggs in the next step!
• Using a beater, beat in egg and egg yolks one at a time.
• In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold this into the chocolate mixture.
• With a wire whisk, gently fold in 2 cups of Cool Whip into above mixture.
• Pour into cooled crust and chill until set, about an hour.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat 1-1/2 cups cream and sugar over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in the chocolate, liqueur and vanilla., In a large bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into dessert glasses. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Garnish with raspberries.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 9 inch springform pan with 2 3/4 inch high sides. Finely grind cookies in food processor. Add butter and process until evenly moistened. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of pan to form a thin crust. Bake 5 minute Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
• Combine chocolate, vanilla and salt in processor. Bring 1 c cream to a boil. With processor running, gradually pour hot cream through feed tube and process until melted and smooth. Transfer chocolate to a large mixing bowl. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
• Beat 2 c cream and the sugar in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate. Pour mousse into prepared crust. Chill until set, about 6 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead).
• Beat remaining 3/4 c cream in med bowl to firm peaks. Decorate top of pie with cream and garnish with shavings.