Description
Delightful no-bake Victoria sponge mousse slice whisks classic British dessert into a dreamy, creamy delight. Layers of light sponge and silky mousse meld together, promising a luxurious escape with each heavenly spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 300 milliliters (10.1 fluid ounces) heavy cream
- 200g digestive biscuits
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 100g icing sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish Ingredients:
- Fresh strawberries
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Create a crumbly foundation by pulverizing digestive biscuits and blending with melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into a lined square dish, ensuring an even base. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to solidify the crust.
- Whip heavy cream until it develops soft, billowy peaks that hold their shape. In a separate vessel, blend mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, using a gentle folding technique to maintain the light, airy texture. Ensure thorough but careful integration to preserve the mousse’s delicate structure.
- Spread a luxurious layer of the mousse over the chilled biscuit base. Artfully arrange fresh strawberry slices across the surface, then generously cover with another layer of the creamy mousse.
- Transfer the dessert to the refrigerator and allow it to set completely for a minimum of 4 hours. The extended chilling time will help the mousse firm up and develop a perfect, sliceable consistency.
- Once fully set, carefully slice the dessert into elegant portions. Garnish each serving with a delicate sprig of fresh mint to add a touch of vibrant color and refreshing aroma.
Notes
- Swap biscuits for gluten-free digestive crackers to make this dessert celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-fat mascarpone and natural sweeteners like stevia for a lighter, healthier version.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a subtle layer of homemade strawberry jam between the biscuit base and mousse for extra depth and richness.
- Elevate presentation by creating decorative strawberry rose garnishes instead of simple slices, adding an elegant touch to the final dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 363 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg