Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cups Recipe 455

Steps:

• Mix brownies according to package directions.
• Spray muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place about 1/3 cup of brownie mixture into each muffin pan.
• Bake for about 25 minutes or until the middle isn't doughy. Watch them carefully to ensure they don't burn.
• Let the brownies cool completely before taking them out of the muffin tin.
• Once cool, scoop out the centers (not too deep, you don't want any holes in the bottom)
• In a bowl cream together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and soft.
• Fold in the whipped cream and chocolate pudding until fully combined.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Pipe the chocolate mixture into each muffin, being sure to fill in the center.
• Top with a raspberry and garnish with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Steps:

• To Make Cups: In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate chips and shortening over high heat, stirring continuously until melted.
• Using the back of a metal spoon, spread the chocolate evenly inside six 3 1/2-inch foil muffin liners. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
• To Make Mousse: In a bowl, sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the cold water and allow the gelatin to absorb the water for 2 minutes. Add the boiling water and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Transfer the gelatin mixture to a blender. Add the berries and blend until liquefied. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the mixture through the strainer to strain out the seeds. Refrigerate until thickened.
• Rinse the blender of any remaining raspberry seeds and return the thickened raspberry gelatin mixture to the blender. Add the whipped cream and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until thickened.
• Carefully peel away the foil from the chocolate cups. Spoon the mousse into the cups and serve.