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Berry Chocolate Mocha Mousse Dessert is a delicious layering of dark chocolate brownie base topped with a creamy chocolate mocha mousse layer and a sweet, tart cranberry mousse layer. It pairs well with the Gallo Family Vineyards Holiday Red Blend wine.
I love the holidays……the lights, the sounds, the music…..all of it; and best of all, getting together with family and friends, some of whom I may only see once a year.
For years one of my good friends had a Christmas cookie exchange party for all her girlfriends. No husbands and no kids, just the girlfriends. It was a fun time to get together and exchange cookie recipes and taste test them, of course. Over the years it expanded from just cookies to desserts and appetizers.
Each year it is a special occasion when I see these friends. Therefore, in addition to the desserts, I make it a point to bring Gallo Family Vineyard’s Special Edition Holiday wines, including their delicious Holiday White Blend with hints of crisp green apple and sweet caramel. If you love Moscato wine, you will have to try this!
The second wine, their Holiday Red Blend, similar to Merlot, includes hints of juicy mixed berries and chocolate. With a festive label and gift tag, these Holiday Blends make a perfect holiday gift.
My dessert for this year’s party is Berry Chocolate Mocha Mousse Cake with a dark chocolate brownie base, topped a layer of creamy chocolate mocha mousse followed by a layer of cranberry mousse, and then garnished with whipped cream and cranberries. It will pair well with the Gallo Family Blend Holiday Red Blend
For which special holiday occasion will you serve Berry Chocolate Mocha Mousse Cake and Gallo Family Vineyards Holiday Red Blend wine?
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 batch Best Brownies
- 1/2 (1.9-ounce) package chocolate instant pudding mix
- 2 tablespoons strong coffee
- 1-1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 (8-ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (14-ounce) can cranberry sauce (or 1 batch homemade cranberry sauce)
- 1/2 (8-ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Garnish with whipped cream fresh cranberries or shaved chocolate.
Instructions
- Make the brownies as directed. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl stir together the chocolate pudding mix, coffee, milk and whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate.
- Make the cranberry sauce as directed.
- In another bowl stir together the cranberry sauce with the whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate.
- To assemble, spoon the chocolate mocha mousse mixture in a thin layer on top of the brownies. Next spoon the cranberry mouse on top of the chocolate mocha mousse. Cover and refrigerate for four hours or overnight.
- Cut into squares and garnish with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, cranberries, or shaved chocolate.
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Hi, I’m Michele Feuerborn, a home cook with 25+ years experience, and former AllRecipes Allstar, creating bold & easy Southern, Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Instant Pot recipes. Featured in publications like Parade and BuzzFeed. Read More…
Liz says
Oh, my gosh! TWO layers of mousse? Your bars must have been the hit of the party!!!
Michele says
Yes. These were a hit!
Renee says
Scrumptious is all I can say. Just totally scrumptious!!
Michele says
I won’t argue with that! 😉
Tammi @Momma's Meals says
Wow these look amazing! I love me some mousse!
Michele says
Thank you Tammi!
Nikki @ NikSnacks says
I feel as if I could reach through the screen and pick one of these up! They look AMAZING!
Michele says
Thanks Nikki!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Gosh these look delicious! A nice way to end any meal. I’d better save room 🙂
Michele says
Eat dessert first and then you don’t have to worry about saving room! 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
You don’t even want to know how much I am drooling over your photos! What a great dessert!!
Michele says
Thanks Jennifer!
susan // the wimpy vegetarian says
Who wouldn’t love TWO layers of mousse!? And BROWNIES! What a fantastic dessert – and perfect with the Gallo wine!
Michele says
Thanks Susan!
Marlene @Nosh My Way says
Double the pleasure, double the fun. These are out of this world.
Michele says
Thanks!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I want to be in YOUR girlfriend group!
Michele says
LOL! Come on down! It’s a fun (and well fed) group!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Wow, those are layers and layers of lusciousness!
Michele says
Thanks Brianne!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
Oh boy do these look good!! I think I would hide the tray so I could have them all to myself!!
Michele says
LOL! Mr. Flavor Mosaic tried to do that!
Marion@Life Tastes Good says
Dannnnnng girl! This sounds amazing!! I never would have thought to use cranberry sauce with a brownie dessert before! I love how creative this is and the pics are making my mouth water 🙂
Michele says
Thanks Marion!
Family Foodie says
What a wonderful combination of flavors! I can not wait to make this recipe with my family. Thank you so much for sharing this deliciousness during #SundaySupper.
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
What a beautiful dessert, Michelle!
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
I wish I could go to your dessert exchange. Especially with something as gorgeous as your dessert!