Special Dessert Recipe
Make Special Dessert Recipe in just 2h 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Chocolate and filling
Dairy and topping
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare crust
Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a small bowl. Stir until evenly moistened, then press firmly into the bottoms of 4 serving glasses to form a crust. Refrigerate about 10 minutes to set.
Ganache
- 2
Chocolate ganache
In a small saucepan, warm 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream until just simmering. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
Mascarpone mousse
- 3
Mascarpone base
In a bowl, whisk mascarpone cheese with granulated sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Fold the cooled chocolate ganache into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Assemble layers
- 5
Spoon a generous layer of the mascarpone chocolate mousse over the crust in each glass.
- 6
Drizzle caramel sauce over the mousse and swirl lightly to create ribbons.
Whipped topping
- 7
Whip the remaining heavy cream to stiff peaks. If desired, you can pipe or spoon it on top of each dessert.
Chill and serve
- 8
Refrigerate assembled desserts for at least 2 hours to set. Just before serving, top with the whipped cream and, optionally, a light dusting of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.