Black Forest Layered Dessert -

Black Forest Layered Dessert

A rich and indulgent dessert featuring layers of chocolate sponge cake, vanilla mousse, and tart cherries, perfect for special occasions or sweet indulgence.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: German, Southern

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the chocolate sponge

2 pieces eggs
60 g sugar
50 g flour
15 g cocoa powder
20 g melted butter

For the cherry compote

200 g cherries
40 g sugar
5 g lemon juice
4 g gelatin

For the vanilla mousse

250 ml whipping cream
120 g white chocolate
150 ml milk
1 pieces vanilla bean
6 g gelatin

For the chocolate ganache

150 g dark chocolate
150 ml cream
20 g butter

For decoration and serving

Fresh pieces cherries
Chocolate curls to taste chocolate curls
Chocolate spheres to taste chocolate spheres
Whipped cream to taste whipped cream

Method

Preparation of Chocolate Sponge

Whisk together the eggs and 60 grams of sugar until light and fluffy.
Gently fold in the flour and cocoa powder, then add in the melted butter.
Pour batter into a baking dish and bake at 170 degrees Celsius (340°F) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Cherry Compote

In a saucepan, cook the cherries with 40 grams of sugar and lemon juice until soft.
Stir in the gelatin and let cool.

Vanilla Mousse

Warm the milk with a split vanilla bean to infuse the flavor.
Pour over the white chocolate to melt, then mix in gelatin.
Once slightly cooled, fold in the whipped cream until light and airy.

Assembly

In a mold, layer the chocolate sponge at the bottom.
Pipe on a layer of vanilla mousse, followed by cherry compote.
Cover with more mousse and finish with another layer of sponge.
Freeze until firm.

Chocolate Ganache

Melt dark chocolate with cream and butter until glossy.
Drizzle over the layered dessert and decorate.

Notes

For the best results, let each layer cool before adding the next. Use your favorite nuts or mint leaves for decoration.