Neapolitan Dream
Indulge in the luscious layers of the "Neapolitan Dream," a show-stopping no-bake dessert that artfully combines three decadent flavors into one irresistible treat. This layered masterpiece starts with a buttery chocolate cookie crust, followed by a silky dark chocolate ganache, a fluffy strawberry mousse bursting with berry flavor, and finishes with a velvety vanilla panna cotta. Perfect for special occasions, this elegant dessert is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. With its creamy textures and harmonious balance of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, "Neapolitan Dream" is the ultimate make-ahead dessert for impressing guests or treating yourself. Serve chilled for a refreshing and luxurious bite every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Chocolate Cookies (crushed)
- 100 grams Unsalted Butter
- 150 grams Dark Chocolate (chopped)
- 100 milliliters Heavy Cream (for ganache)
- 200 grams Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 50 grams Sugar (for strawberry mousse)
- 2 teaspoons Gelatin Powder (for mousse)
- 3 tablespoons Cold Water (for gelatin bloom)
- 150 milliliters Heavy Cream (whipped for mousse)
- 200 milliliters Milk
- 2 teaspoons Gelatin Powder (for panna cotta)
- 3 tablespoons Cold Water (for gelatin bloom in panna cotta)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 50 grams Sugar (for panna cotta)
Instructions
Prepare the chocolate base: Combine 200 grams of crushed chocolate cookies with 100 grams of melted unsalted butter in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set.
Make the chocolate ganache layer: In a small saucepan, heat 100 milliliters of heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering. Pour over 150 grams of chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Spread the ganache evenly over the chilled cookie base and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Prepare the strawberry mousse: In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 teaspoons of gelatin powder over 3 tablespoons of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook 200 grams of strawberries and 50 grams of sugar, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and releases juices (about 5-7 minutes). Puree the mixture and stir in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then fold in 150 milliliters of whipped heavy cream. Spread the strawberry mousse evenly over the ganache layer and chill for 1 hour.
Make the vanilla panna cotta: In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 teaspoons of gelatin powder over 3 tablespoons of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Heat 200 milliliters of milk and 50 grams of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the milk is warm (do not boil). Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then pour it gently over the set strawberry mousse layer.
Chill the entire dessert: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours or, ideally, overnight to allow all layers to set completely.
Serve: Carefully unmold the dessert from the springform pan. Slice into neat portions and enjoy your Neapolitan Dream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.3 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 131 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 285 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
