This unique Bagel Base Chocolate and Cheese Mousse Cake combines the unexpected crunch of a bagel crust with luxurious layers of chocolate mousse and bagel-flavored cheesecake mousse. It's an innovative twist that marries traditional and modern dessert elements into one impressive creation. Perfect for those who love to surprise and delight with their culinary choices.
Why You’ll Love This: The cake offers a unique blend of textures and flavors. The crispy, slightly savory bagel base provides a delightful contrast to the rich, smooth chocolate and cheesecake mousses. This dessert not only pleases the palate with its varied layers but also intrigues with its uncommon combination of bagels in a sweet context.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for gatherings where you want to impress with something out of the ordinary. It's a fantastic choice for celebrations, holiday dinners, or as a show-stopping centerpiece at a buffet. Its unique element makes it a conversation starter, perfect for parties where food takes center stage.
Decoration Tips: Top the cake with whipped cream and additional crumbled bagel pieces to enhance its appearance and texture. A drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce can also add to its allure. Consider decorating with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar to contrast the rich mousse layers.
Ingredients:
- Bagel Base:
- 250g bagel crumbs
- 50g powdered sugar
- 150g butter, melted
- Gelatin Preparation:
- 5g gelatin
- 25g water
- Chocolate Mousse Layer:
- 150g milk chocolate
- 100ml heavy cream (38% fat for whipping)
- Additional 250ml heavy cream for whipping separately
- 15g gelatin mixture (half of prepared gelatin)
- Bagel Cheesecake Mousse:
- 250ml heavy cream (38% fat for whipping)
- 66g sugar
- 120g cream cheese (25% fat)
- 80g ground bagel
- 15g gelatin mixture (the other half of prepared gelatin)
- Ganache Topping:
- 100g milk chocolate
- 80g dark chocolate
- 150ml heavy cream (38% fat for whipping)
Method:
- Prepare the Base:
- Process bagels into fine crumbs using a food processor. Mix crumbs with melted butter and powdered thyme. Press firmly into a 24cm ring or springform pan. Chill to set.
- Chocolate Mousse:
- Prepare gelatin by mixing with water and chilling. Melt milk chocolate with 100ml cream, then stir in half the gelatin until smooth.
- Whip 250ml cream to soft peaks and fold into the chocolate mixture. Pour over the chilled bagel base and freeze for an hour.
- Bagel Cheesecake Mousse:
- Whip cream, cream cheese, and sugar to a yogurt-like consistency (not too stiff).
- Melt the remaining gelatin mixture and blend into the cream mixture with ground bagel. Pour over the set chocolate layer and return to the freezer for three hours.
- Prepare the Ganache:
- Heat cream and both chocolates in the microwave in short bursts until smooth.
- Pour over the frozen cake and return to the freezer to set the ganache, at least an hour.
- Finishing Touches:
- Once fully set, remove the cake from the mold. Decorate with whipped cream and bagel crumbs.
Enjoy this extraordinary Bagel Base Chocolate and Cheese Mousse Cake, a dessert that promises not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual and textural delight!