Chocolate Mousse Cake - Amaretto Saronno Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mousse Cake - Amaretto Saronno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces real semi-sweet chocolate chips; 18 whole blanched almonds; 1/2 cup amaretto di saronno liqueur; 1/2 ounce unflavored gelatin (2-Knox); 1/4 cup water; 4 egg yolks; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 cups milk; 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten; 1 cup heavy cream, whipped; 2 (6 ounce) packages ladyfingers, split

Servings: persons

1
Melt chocolate in double boiler. Dip botton half of almonds into chocolate. Place on wax paper to cool.
2
Gradually stir amaretto into remaining chocolate. Set aside.
3
In sauce pan, combine gelatin and water.
4
Stir in egg yolks, sugar and milk. Stir over low ehat until mixture thickens slightly and coats a metal spoon. Chill until mixture mounds.
5
Fold in egg whites. Remove 1 cup of the whipped cream and set aside for decorating.
6
Fold remaining cream mixture into chocolate mixture. Chill until mixture mounds.
7
Line the bottom and sides of an ungreased 9 inch spring form pan with ladyfingers. Pour in chocolate mixture. Chill until firm.
8
When ready to serve, remove sides of pan and pipe rosettes of reserved cream around outter edge of cake. Press chocolate almonds into each rosette. Chill until ready to serve.

3468

kcal

Calories

283

Fat

151

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces real semi-sweet chocolate chips, 18 whole blanched almonds, 1/2 cup amaretto di saronno liqueur, 1/2 ounce unflavored gelatin (2-Knox), and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mousse Cake - Amaretto Saronno falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Mousse Cake - Amaretto Saronno

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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