{"id":103528,"date":"2025-12-09T00:04:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T05:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/?p=103528"},"modified":"2025-12-09T00:04:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T05:04:36","slug":"dubai-chocolate-christmas-mousse-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/dubai-chocolate-christmas-mousse-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Chocolate Christmas Mousse Cake The Viral Sensation!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m taking the viral <strong>Dubai Chocolate<\/strong> trend and turning it into the ultimate Christmas showstopper. I\u2019m talking about layers of gooey <strong>pistachio brownie<\/strong>, that famous crunchy <strong>kada\u00eff (kataifi) filling<\/strong>, and a silky <strong>dark chocolate mousse<\/strong> that melts in your mouth. This is the <strong>Dubai chocolate cake<\/strong> recipe everyone will be asking you for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-53-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"a round glazed chocolate cake side view sitting on a cake tray decorated with green leaves and a golden star on top with a slice cut out showing the layers\" class=\"wp-image-108799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-53-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-53-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-53-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-53-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-53-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-53.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-why-this-looks-hard-but-is-actually-easy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this looks hard, but is actually EASY!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know, I know, entremets look intimidating. But you know I wouldn\u2019t leave you hanging! I&#8217;ve spent weeks perfecting this <strong>Christmas mousse cake<\/strong> to ensure the flavor is incredible and the steps are foolproof. I\u2019ve broken this down into simple, manageable phases so you can look like a French pastry chef without the stress. It\u2019s rich, it\u2019s crunchy, and it\u2019s exactly what your holiday table needs. <strong>Trust me, if you can follow my <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/category\/dinner-recipes\/\">simple dinner recipes<\/a>, you can master this stunning dessert.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-my-essential-baking-toolkit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">My essential baking toolkit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will need a few specialty items for this cake, but they are great investment for any mousse cake or entremet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Main cake ring<\/strong> &#8211; Crucial for the shape and height! I use a 10 inch for the final assembly. I used the O&#8217;Creme Cake Ring Sturdy Stainless Steel Round Mousse Cake Ring Mold for Baking, Dessert Cake Decorating Pastry Rings 10 Inch Diameter x 3 Inch High.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No ring?<\/strong> No panic! Use a 10 inch Springform Pan x 2.5-3 inch high (Cheesecake Pan). If the bottom is removable, take it out and just use the outer ring. Place it directly on your flat tray lined with plastic wrap. It works exactly the same way! If the bottom is stuck, line the <strong>entire inside<\/strong> (bottom and walls) with plastic wrap. Since we are freezing this cake solid, you can easily unclasp the latch and peel the plastic off once it&#8217;s frozen. You might not get edges quite as sharp as a professional ring, but once you pour that mirror glaze over it, no one will know the difference! If you only have a 9 inch <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pistachio Insert Ring<\/strong> &#8211; Used for the smaller, inner layer. I would recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/linksta.io\/33957193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">O&#8217;Creme Cake Ring Sturdy Stainless Steel Round Mousse Cake Ring Mold for Baking, Dessert Cake Decorating Pastry Rings 8 Inch Diameter x 1 1\/2 Inch High<\/a>. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you <strong>don&#8217;t have this<\/strong> at home you can use a Standard 8-inch Round Cake Pan. You <strong>must<\/strong> line the inside of the pan with plastic wrap (cling film). Lay two long sheets of plastic wrap across the pan in a &#8220;+&#8221; shape. Push them into the corners and leave plenty of overhang. Pour the pistachio cream in and freeze. Once frozen solid, just pull the plastic wrap overhang to lift the disk right out! If you have a smaller springform pan, this works perfectly. Still line the bottom with plastic wrap so you can easily peel it off the frozen disk before placing it into the mousse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Silicone Baking Mat<\/strong> &#8211; Essential for non-stick baking of the brownie base and perfect for setting the chocolate decorations. You can pick up a set using this link <a href=\"https:\/\/linksta.io\/690c5eeb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Amazon Basics Silicone Rectangular Baking Mat<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For the Decorations (optional)<\/strong> &#8211; I used this <a href=\"https:\/\/linksta.io\/f8d00d91\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Leaf-shaped silicone mold<\/a> for the outer cake borders but feel free to use any chocolate mouldings you may have in your home. For the main star in the centre I used a <a href=\"https:\/\/linksta.io\/4c509d0e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">snowflake shaped cookie cutter<\/a> and let&#8217;s not forget the <a href=\"https:\/\/linksta.io\/0f03d3ee\">edible gold glitter <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/linksta.io\/0f03d3ee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">spray<\/a> used to decorate any cake!  Be creative with your chocolate masterpiece and don&#8217;t forget to take a photo and tag #cafedelites on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CafeDelites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cafedelites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">instagram<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-technical-support-the-gelatin-cheat-sheet-and-notes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical support: The Gelatin Cheat Sheet and notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section is your safety net! Please read the notes on gelatin and chocolate before you begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Component<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Recipe Calls for (sheets)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Powder Substitution (approx.)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pistachio Insert<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1.5 sheets (3.75g)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1.25 tsp (4g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dark Chocolate Mousse<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3 sheets (8.25g)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2.75 tsp (9g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cocoa Mirror Glaze<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4 sheets (12g)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4 tsp (12g)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> I am using standard Gold strength sheets. If using powdered gelatin, sprinkle it over 1 tbsp of cold water per teaspoon of gelatin to bloom before using.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-s-in-dubai-christmas-cake\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s In Dubai Christmas Cake?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cake relies on just a few key ingredients to do the heavy lifting. Since it&#8217;s a mousse, the texture is everything. Here is what you need to know before you shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a list of all the ingredients that make up the cake displayed in bowls top down view\" class=\"wp-image-108802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation--150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Dark Chocolate<\/strong> test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>test<\/strong> Since the mousse is mostly chocolate and cream, <strong>do not use chocolate chips.<\/strong> Chips contain stabilizers that stop them from melting smoothly, which will give your mousse a grainy texture. Look for high-quality <strong>70% Dark Baking Chocolate<\/strong> or Couverture chocolate (blocks or callets). Brands like <strong>Lindt<\/strong>, <strong>Ghirardelli<\/strong>, or <strong>Callebaut<\/strong> are perfect. The bitterness of the 70% dark chocolate perfectly balances the sweetness of the pistachio cream. If you use milk chocolate, the cake will be way too sweet!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pistachio Spread<\/strong> There is a big difference between Pistachio Butter which is just ground nuts and <strong>Pistachio Cream\/Spread<\/strong>. You want the <strong>Sweetened Pistachio Cream<\/strong>, think of it like the pistachio version of Nutella. It is thick, sweet, and creamy. I love Pistachio Papi spread, but it&#8217;s mostly found in Australia. Many of the viral Dubai chocolates use the <strong>Pisti<\/strong> brand from Italy, but any Italian Pistachio Cream will work. This is what gives us that gooey, luxurious layer inside the crunch. I used this in my <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/pistachio-skillet-cookie\/\">pistachio cream skillet cookie<\/a> and it was so indulgent and gooey! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gold Gelatin Sheets<\/strong> You\u2019ll notice this recipe uses <strong>Gold Strength Gelatin Sheets<\/strong> sometimes called Leaf Gelatin (200 Bloom, which refers to the firmness of the gelatin). Sheets give a much cleaner, smoother texture than powder. They melt evenly and don&#8217;t leave that gummy aftertaste that powder sometimes can. If you absolutely must use powder, check the technical support section above for the conversion, but for a special occasion like Christmas, the sheets are worth ordering!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kataifi (Kada\u00eff) Pastry<\/strong> &#8211; This is shredded phyllo dough. You will usually find it in the frozen section of Middle Eastern grocery stores or gourmet markets. It must be toasted in butter until deep golden brown. If you skip this or under-toast it, it will get soggy inside the cake. We want that crunch to last for days!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heavy Cream<\/strong> &#8211; Remember calories don&#8217;t count around the holiday season, so please use full fat (at least 35%) whipping cream. Anything less won&#8217;t whip up properly to hold the structure of the mousse, and your cake might collapse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the&nbsp;<a href=\"#recipe-card\">Recipe Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-dubai-christmas-mousse-cake\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make Dubai Christmas Mousse Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have the time, <strong>I highly recommend spreading this over 3 days.<\/strong> Trust me, rushing an entremet is how mistakes happen! By breaking it up, you only have to do about <strong>30\u201345 minutes of work per day<\/strong>. If you are short on time or just decided to make this last minute&#8230;I\u2019ve been there!, you can pull this off in <strong>just over 24 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But here is the hard truth: <strong>You cannot cheat the freezer.<\/strong> Physics is physics! The cake must be frozen solid to unmold, and it must thaw to be edible. Below I have stepped out the whole process across 3 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-day-1-the-inserts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 &#8211; The Inserts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-pistachio-cream\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pistachio Cream<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-23.jpg\" alt=\"soaking geletin sheets in a clear bowl with water in it, top down view\" class=\"wp-image-108770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-23.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-23-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-23-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Place your gelatin sheets in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes to soften.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-25.jpg\" alt=\"cream and egg mix in a mixing bowl top down view being whisked together\" class=\"wp-image-108772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-25.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-25-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-25-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-25-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-25-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until they look slightly pale and smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-24-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"cream in a saucepan being mixed with a wooden spoon on a stove top, top down view\" class=\"wp-image-108771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-24-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-24-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-24-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-24-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-24.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Pour the heavy cream into a saucepan and heat until it starts steaming, take off heat and slowly pour the hot cream into your yolk mixture while whisking constantly (this stops the eggs from scrambling!). Stir until combined.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-27-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a pot of custard and cream being placed into the custard sitting on top of a cooktop\" class=\"wp-image-108774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-27-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-27-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-27-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-27-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-27.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Pour everything back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, until it thickens slightly and reaches <strong>180\u2013183\u00b0F <\/strong>(<strong>82\u201384\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"mixing pistachio paste in a bowl of custard off heat resting on a wooden board.\" class=\"wp-image-108753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Remove from heat. Squeeze the water out of the gelatin sheets and stir them in until dissolved. With a spatula mix in the pistachio spread until smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"top down view of a cake ring and a base of custard ready to be placed in the fridge\" class=\"wp-image-108755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Pour into a <strong>20 cm (8-inch) ring mold<\/strong> lined with plastic wrap (or a silicone mold). Freeze for at least <strong>3 hours<\/strong> until rock solid.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-the-gooey-pistachio-brownie\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Gooey Pistachio Brownie<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Step-1-Preheat-oven-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Step-1-Preheat-oven-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Step-1-Preheat-oven-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Step-1-Preheat-oven-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Step-1-Preheat-oven-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Step-1-Preheat-oven-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Step-1-Preheat-oven.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Preheat<\/strong> Set oven to <strong>160\u00b0C (320\u00b0F)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"top down view of a double boiler with melting chocolate and butter mixing with a wooden spoon\" class=\"wp-image-108756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-9-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-9-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Melt the butter and chocolate together (microwave in short bursts is easiest, otherwise use the double boiler method to slowly melt the chocolate and butter) and stir until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and sugar until pale, then stir in the chocolate mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-15-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"placing crushed pistachios in a glass bowl with chocolate using a wooden spoon in a large glass bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-108762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-15-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-15-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Stir in the vanilla, flour, and salt until smooth, then fold in the crushed pistachios. This base is inspired by my famous <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/best-fudgy-cocoa-brownies\/\">Best Fudgy Cocoa Brownies<\/a>, but we&#8217;ve tweaked it to be the perfect sturdy base for the mousse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-17-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"set chocolate base on a wire rack out of the fridge\" class=\"wp-image-108764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-17-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-17-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-17-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-17-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Grease an <strong>8-inch round cake pan<\/strong> and dust with flour, tapping out the excess. Pour into your pan and bake for <strong>12 minutes<\/strong>. The center should still be slightly soft that&#8217;s what makes it gooey! Let it cool completely on the bench.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-the-crunchy-layer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Crunchy Layer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-18-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"placing kada\u00eff into a pan toasting it top down view.\" class=\"wp-image-108765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-18-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-18-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the kada\u00eff.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-19-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"toasted kada\u00eff being mixed with a wooden spoon in a saucepan\" class=\"wp-image-108766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-19-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-19-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-19-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-19.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Saut\u00e9 for 5\u20137 minutes until it\u2019s golden and crispy, stirring constantly to not burn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-20-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"cooking the kada\u00eff in a tray on the bench\" class=\"wp-image-108767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-20-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-20-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-20-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-20.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Spread it on a paper towel to cool (don&#8217;t skip this or it gets soggy). Once cool, mix it with the pistachio spread.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-22-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"assembling the cake with a frozen pistachio disk on top\" class=\"wp-image-108769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-22-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-22-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-22.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Spread this mixture evenly over your <strong>cooled<\/strong> brownie. Press it down lightly to stick, then pop the whole thing in the fridge.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-day-2-the-mousse-and-assembly\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2 The mousse and assembly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-43-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"more gelatin sheets being melted in a clear mixing bowl of water.\" class=\"wp-image-108790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-43-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-43-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-43-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-43-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-43-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-43.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Soak gelatin sheets in cold water for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-26-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a mixture of egg and cream turning a yellow colour and adding custard into the down from a pot\" class=\"wp-image-108773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-26-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-26-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-26-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-26-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-26.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Heat the milk, heavy cream (\u2154 cups), and vanilla in a saucepan until hot. Whisk yolks and sugar in a bowl, then slowly pour in the hot milk while whisking.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-28-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"adding sheets of gelatin inside the custard mix on top of a board, the custard is in a pot\" class=\"wp-image-108775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-28-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-28-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-28-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-28-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-28-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-28.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Return to the stove and cook over medium heat to <strong>180\u2013183\u00b0F (82\u201384\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Remove from heat and stir in the squeezed gelatin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-30-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"chocolate and custard mix being poured into a mixing bowl\" class=\"wp-image-108777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-30-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-30-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-30-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-30.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Melt the chopped chocolate in stages in the microwave as to not burn. Pour this hot custard over your melted dark chocolate in three batches, stirring until glossy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-31-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"the remainder of the custard from a pot being poured into a glass bowl with chocolate inside\" class=\"wp-image-108778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-31-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-31-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-31-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-31-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-31.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>THE CRITICAL STEP:<\/strong> Let this chocolate mixture cool to <strong>95\u2013104\u00b0F (35\u201340\u00b0C)<\/strong>. If it\u2019s hotter, it will melt your cream; cooler, and it will get lumpy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-33-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"mixing the chocolate mix with the soft peaks of cream in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-108780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-33-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-33-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-33-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-33-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-33-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-33.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Whip the remaining heavy cream (1 \u2153 cups) to soft peaks. Gently fold the cooled chocolate mix into the whipped cream in three batches. Keep it light and airy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-assembly-building-upside-down\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assembly building upside down<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>We are building this upside down so the top is perfectly smooth.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-35-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"pouring the chocolate mousse mix into a cake ring with a plastic wrap on the base\" class=\"wp-image-108782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-35-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-35-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-35-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-35-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-35.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Use a <strong>10-inch ring mold<\/strong> and stretch plastic wrap tightly across the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"spreading the mousse chocolate over the custard disk\" class=\"wp-image-108784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Pour about \u2154 of the mousse into the mold. Tap it on the counter to remove air bubbles. Freeze for 10 minutes just to firm it up slightly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-36-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"placing a pistachio frozen disk into the cake to create a layer\" class=\"wp-image-108783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-36-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-36-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-36-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-36-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-36-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-36.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Take the frozen pistachio disk (from Step 1) and place it in the center. Press lightly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"spreading the mousse chocolate over the custard disk\" class=\"wp-image-108784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-37.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Pour the rest of the mousse over the insert.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-38-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"pressing down the pistachio chocolate disk creating another layer of texture to the cake\" class=\"wp-image-108785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-38-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-38-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-38-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-38-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-38-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-38.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Take your Brownie\/Crunch layer. Place it <strong>crunch-side down<\/strong> onto the mousse. Press it gently until the mousse comes up the sides flush with the brownie.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"the cake cooling on a wire rack. You see the top down view of a chocolate glaze\" class=\"wp-image-108789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Freeze the entire cake for at least <strong>6 hours<\/strong> (overnight is best).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-day-3-the-serving-day-the-best-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 3 The serving day &#8211; The best day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-the-mirror-glaze\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The mirror glaze<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-44-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"the gelatin sheets being boiled in a pot with a thermometer measuring the boiling water\" class=\"wp-image-108791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-44-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-44-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-44-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-44-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-44-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-44.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Soak gelatin in cold water. Boil sugar, glucose, and water in a saucepan to exactly <strong>103\u00b0C (217\u00b0F)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-45-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"chocolate mix being poured into the gelatin water\" class=\"wp-image-108792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-45-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-45-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-45-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-45-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-45-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-45.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Remove from heat, whisk in the cocoa powder, then stir in the warm cream (heated to 60\u00b0C) and the gelatin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-47-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A stick mixer, mixing the chocolate together\" class=\"wp-image-108794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-47-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-47-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-47-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-47-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-47-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-47.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Use a stick blender to smooth it out. <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Keep the blade fully submerged to avoid creating bubbles!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-48-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"thicker darker chocolate being poured into a glass jug that can be used to pour on top of the cake\" class=\"wp-image-108795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-48-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-48-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-48-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-48-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-48-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-48.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Strain over a metal colander into a pouring jug and let the glaze cool to exactly 86\u00b0F (30\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-glaze\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glaze<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"the cake cooling on a wire rack. You see the top down view of a chocolate glaze\" class=\"wp-image-108789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-42.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Unmold your frozen cake and place it on a wire rack over a tray. Pour the 30\u00b0C glaze over the frozen cake in one confident motion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-49-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"pouring the chocolate glaze on top of the cold mousse cake creating a dark chocolate glaze\" class=\"wp-image-108796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-49-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-49-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-49-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-49-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-49-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-49.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Once the glaze stops dripping, transfer to a platter. Decorate with chocolate leaves and snowflakes (instructions below) and let it thaw in the fridge before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-decorations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decorations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-39-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"creating green chocolate leaves by placing green chocolate in a leaf shaped silicone mould tray there are rows of leaves 6 x 4 using a teaspoon to place the chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-108786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-39-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-39-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-39-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-39-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-39-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-39.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Green Leaves:<\/strong> Melt green candy melts, pour into leaf molds, set in fridge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-40-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a star being cut into a large sheet of chocolate, it looks like a cookie cutter in the shape of a star\" class=\"wp-image-108787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-40-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-40-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-40-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-40-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-40-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-40.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Snowflake:<\/strong> Melt dark chocolate, spread thin on a silicon baking sheet, let firm up slightly, then cut with a snowflake cutter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-41-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a large chocolate star covered in golden edible glitter and green chocolate leaves sitting on a baking tray ready to decorate the cake\" class=\"wp-image-108788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-41-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-41-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-41-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-41-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-41.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Lay them out on a baking tray in the fridge to cool and then spray with <a href=\"https:\/\/linksta.io\/0f03d3ee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">edible gold glitter spray<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-51-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a round glazed chocolate cake 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Decorate with chocolate leaves and snowflakes (instructions below) and let it thaw in the fridge before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-if-you-are-craving-some-more-chocolate-obsession-i-have-you-covered\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you are craving some more Chocolate Obsession I have you covered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Original Fan Favorite:<\/strong> If you love the brownie layer in this, you have to try my <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/best-fudgy-cocoa-brownies\/\">Best Fudgy Cocoa Brownies<\/a><\/strong>. They are the chewiest, fudgiest brownies on the internet for a reason!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep it Simple:<\/strong> Want that chocolate fix but short on time? My <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/best-fudgy-chocolate-cake\/\">Best Fudgy Chocolate Cake<\/a><\/strong> is a one-bowl wonder that never fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mousse Lovers:<\/strong> If the mousse layer is your favorite part, you\u2019ll obsess over my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/3-ingredient-double-chocolate-mousse-low-carb\/?wpil_admin_frontend=1&amp;wpil_admin_frontend_data=eyJzY3JvbGxMaW5rIjp7Im1vbml0b3JJZCI6MCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2NhZmVkZWxpdGVzLmNvbVwvMy1pbmdyZWRpZW50LWRvdWJsZS1jaG9jb2xhdGUtbW91c3NlLWxvdy1jYXJiXC8iLCJhbmNob3IiOiJkb3VibGUgY2hvY29sYXRlIG1vdXNzZS4ifX0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/3-ingredient-double-chocolate-mousse-low-carb\/?wpil_admin_frontend=1&amp;wpil_admin_frontend_data=eyJzY3JvbGxMaW5rIjp7Im1vbml0b3JJZCI6MCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2NhZmVkZWxpdGVzLmNvbVwvMy1pbmdyZWRpZW50LWRvdWJsZS1jaG9jb2xhdGUtbW91c3NlLWxvdy1jYXJiXC8iLCJhbmNob3IiOiJkb3VibGUgY2hvY29sYXRlIG1vdXNzZS4ifX0\">3-Ingredient Double Chocolate Mousse<\/a><\/strong>. It&#8217;s fluffiness heaven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Another Viral Hit:<\/strong> Love trendy desserts? My <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/basque-cheesecake\/\">Basque Cheesecake<\/a><\/strong> is another &#8220;burnt&#8221; perfection recipe that took the world by storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Holiday Classic:<\/strong> Looking for another showstopper? This <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/carrot-cake\/\">Carrot Cake <\/a> is always a massive hit at our Christmas table and I have a huge list of Christmas recipe ideas in my <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/christmas-recipe-collection\/\">ultimate Christmas menu builder<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-recipe-faq-s\">Recipe FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763448308705\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make this cake ahead of time for Christmas?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Yes!<\/strong> In fact, this cake is <em>designed<\/em> to be made ahead. You can complete the entire cake (up to the freezing step, before glazing) and keep it in the freezer for up to <strong>1 month<\/strong>. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn. Glaze it the morning you plan to serve it, or the night before!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763448314986\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">I can&#8217;t find Kataifi pastry anywhere! What can I use?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you can&#8217;t find Kataifi check the frozen section of Middle Eastern grocers first! You can use <strong>shredded phyllo dough<\/strong> and toast it the same way. In a pinch, some readers have had success with crushed <strong>cornflakes<\/strong> or <strong>shredded wheat cereal<\/strong> mixed with the pistachio cream, though the texture won&#8217;t be quite as authentic to the viral chocolate bar.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763448315739\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Help! My mousse has little chocolate lumps in it. What happened?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This is a temperature issue. It happens if your melted chocolate base was <strong>too cold<\/strong> when you added the whipped cream. The chocolate shocked and set instantly into tiny grains. To prevent this, make sure your chocolate mixture is between <strong>95\u2013104\u00b0F (35\u201340\u00b0C)<\/strong> it should feel warm to the touch, not cool before you fold in the cream.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-55-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Delicious slice of dubai chocolate cake with chocolate glaze being poured on a wedge that has been cut out, you can see 4 distinct layers of cake\" class=\"wp-image-108801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-55-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dubai-Choclate-Christmas-Mousse-Cake-The-Viral-Sensation-55-225x300.jpg 225w, 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Recipe<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">By <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Karina Carrel<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separated wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">11<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-108805 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-none\" data-recipe=\"108805\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-none\">slices<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The viral Dubai Chocolate sensation, now a stunning Christmas Mousse Cake! Layers of pistachio crunch, gooey brownie, and dark chocolate mousse. 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It needs at least 3 hours to freeze.<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\u00bd&#032;sheets&#032;gelatin sheets&#032;gold strength\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">sheets<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">gelatin sheets<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">gold strength<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3 &#032;large&#032;egg yolks\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; 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<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;cup&#032;all purpose flour\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pinch&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u2153&#032;cup&#032;pistachios&#032;crushed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pistachios<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">crushed<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">The Crunch Layer<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tbsp&#032;butter&#032;unsalted\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">unsalted<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\u00bd&#032;cups&#032;kataifi pastry&#032;(Kada\u00eff) chopped roughly\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kataifi pastry<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(Kada\u00eff) chopped roughly<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;cup&#032;pistachio spread&#032;sweetened\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pistachio spread<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sweetened<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Assembly and mousse<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;sheets&#032;gelatin sheets&#032;gold standard\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">sheets<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">gelatin sheets<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">gold standard<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 \u00bc&#032;cups&#032;dark baking chocolate&#032;70% chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dark baking chocolate<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">70% chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;milk&#032;whole (full cream)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">whole (full cream)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u2154&#032;cup&#032;heavy cream&#032;35% fat\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2154<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heavy cream<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">35% fat<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"24\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tsp&#032;vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"25\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;5&#032;large&#032;egg yolks\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg yolks<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"26\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;cup&#032;sugar&#032;granulated\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">granulated<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"27\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-23\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 \u2153&#032;cups&#032;whipping cream&#032;cold for whipping\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-23\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u2153<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whipping cream<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cold for whipping<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">The Glaze<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"29\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-24\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;sheets&#032;gelatin sheets&#032;gold standard\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-24\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">sheets<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">gelatin sheets<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">gold standard<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"30\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-25\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;sugar&#032;granulated\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-25\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">granulated<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"31\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-26\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;cup&#032;glucose syrup\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-26\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">glucose syrup<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"32\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-27\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;7&#032;tbsp&#032;water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-27\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">7<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"33\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-28\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00be&#032;cup&#032;unsweetened cocoa powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-28\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsweetened cocoa powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"34\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-29\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00be&#032;cup&#032;heavy cream\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-29\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heavy cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"35\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-30\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tbsp&#032;heavy cream\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-30\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heavy cream<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Optional decorations<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"36\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-31\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;oz&#032;dark chocolate&#032;for snowflake\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-31\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dark chocolate<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">for snowflake<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"37\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-32\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tbsp&#032;green candy melts&#032;for leaves\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-32\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green candy melts<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">for leaves<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"38\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-33\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;can&#032;gold shimmer&#032;spray\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-33\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">can<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">gold shimmer<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">spray<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-container wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-108805-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"108805\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-before\">Makes:&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-round\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input-diameter\" data-type=\"diameter\" aria-label=\"Change diameter of the baking form\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input-unit\" aria-label=\"Change unit for the baking form values\" data-unit-cm=\"cm\" data-unit-inch=\"inch\">inch<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-rectangle\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input-width\" data-type=\"width\" aria-label=\"Change width of the baking form\">0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input-between\"> x <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input-length\" data-type=\"length\" aria-label=\"Change length of the baking form\">0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input-unit\" aria-label=\"Change unit for the baking form values\" data-unit-cm=\"cm\" data-unit-inch=\"inch\">inch<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-shape\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input-shape\" aria-label=\"Change shape of the baking form\" data-shape-round=\"round\" data-shape-rectangle=\"rectangle\"> round<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-between\">,&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-height\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input-height\" data-type=\"height\" aria-label=\"Change height of the baking form\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input-unit\" aria-label=\"Change unit for the baking form values\" data-unit-cm=\"cm\" data-unit-inch=\"inch\">inch<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-advanced-servings-input-unit-suffix\"> height<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-108805-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-108805-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"108805\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">The Pistachio Insert <\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place gelatin sheets in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes to soften.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until they look slightly pale and smooth.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the heavy cream into a saucepan and heat over medium until it just starts steaming. Remove from heat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Slowly pour the hot cream into your yolk mixture while whisking constantly (don&#39;t stop whisking or the eggs will scramble!).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until it thickens slightly and reaches 180\u2013183\u00b0F (82\u201384\u00b0C).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Squeeze the excess water out of the softened gelatin sheets and stir them into the hot custard until dissolved. Add the pistachio spread and mix until smooth.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour into an 8-inch ring mold lined with plastic wrap (or a silicone mold). Freeze for at least 3 hours until rock solid.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">The Brownie Base<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Set oven to 320\u00b0F (160\u00b0C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and dust with flour, tapping out the excess.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter (4 tbsp) and dark chocolate together in short bursts, stirring until smooth.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and sugar until pale. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in the vanilla, flour, and salt until just smooth, then fold in the crushed pistachios.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour into your prepared pan and bake for 12 minutes. The center should still be slightly soft. Let it cool completely in the pan.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt the butter (1 tbsp) in a pan over medium heat. Add the kada\u00eff and saut\u00e9 for 5\u20137 minutes until golden and crispy. Stir constantly so it doesn&#39;t burn!<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-1-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread the toasted kada\u00eff on a paper towel to cool completely. Once cool, mix it in a bowl with the pistachio spread.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-1-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread this crunch mixture evenly over your cooled brownie. Press it down lightly to stick, then place the brownie\/crunch layer in the fridge to set.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Assembly and mousse<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Soak gelatin sheets in cold water for 10 minutes. Place your chopped dark chocolate in a large heat-proof bowl.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a saucepan, heat the milk, heavy cream (\u2154 cup), and vanilla until hot\/steaming.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Whisk yolks and sugar in a bowl. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking to avoid scrambling the mixture.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Return mixture to the stove and cook over medium heat to 180\u2013183\u00b0F (82\u201384\u00b0C) stirring the whole time. Remove from heat and stir in the squeezed gelatin sheets.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-2-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt the chopped dark chocolate in the microwave in short intervals until melted. Pour this hot custard over your the melted chocolate, mix until combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-2-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Cool (CRITICAL STEP): Let this chocolate mixture cool to 95\u2013104\u00b0F (35\u201340\u00b0C) on the counter.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-2-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">While it cools, whip the remaining heavy cream (1 \u2153 cups) to soft peaks. Gently fold the cooled chocolate mix into the whipped cream in three batches. Keep it airy!<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Assembly (Upside Down Method):<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Prepare a 10-inch ring mold with plastic wrap stretched tight across the bottom.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-3-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour about \u2154 of the mousse into the mold. Tap on counter to remove air bubbles. Freeze for 10 minutes to firm up slightly.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-3-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the frozen Pistachio Insert (from the freezer) in the center. Press lightly.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-3-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Pour the rest of the mousse over the insert.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-3-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Take your Brownie\/Crunch layer. Place it crunch-side down onto the mousse. Press gently until the mousse comes up the sides flush with the brownie.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-3-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Freeze the entire cake for at least 6 hours (overnight is best).<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">The Glaze<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-4-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Soak gelatin in cold water.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-4-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a saucepan, bring the sugar, glucose syrup, and water to a boil. Cook until it reaches exactly 217\u00b0F (103\u00b0C). Remove from heat. Whisk in the cocoa powder until combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-4-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In another small pot, heat heavy cream to 140\u2109 (60\u2103) and add in the squeezed (drained) gelatin sheets, once combined pour this mixture into the cocoa sugar mix in three stages, mixing gently the whole time.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-4-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Use an immersion blender (stick blender) to smooth it out on a medium to low speed setting. Keep the blade submerged to avoid bubbles, until the glaze becomes smooth.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-4-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Strain this mixture into a pouring jug using a metal colander. Let the glaze cool to exactly 86\u00b0F (30\u00b0C).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-4-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Unmold your frozen cake and place it on a wire rack over a tray. Pour the glaze over the frozen cake in one confident motion.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-4-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once the glaze stops dripping, transfer to a platter. Thaw in the fridge before serving.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Optional Decoration<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-5-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">For the <strong>Snowflake<\/strong>: Melt your 1 oz (30g) dark chocolate in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-5-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the chocolate onto your silicone baking mat. Use an offset spatula (or the back of a spoon) to spread it out very thinly\u2014about the thickness of a credit card.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-5-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Let the chocolate sit on the counter until it starts to set. You want it to reach a &quot;leather&quot; stage\u2014where it looks matte and isn&#39;t wet, but isn&#39;t hard\/snappy yet.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-5-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Press your snowflake cutter gently into the chocolate. Do not try to lift them out yet! Just make the cuts.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-5-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the entire mat in the fridge for 10 minutes to harden completely.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-5-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Gently peel the silicone mat away from the chocolate shapes. They should pop right out.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-5-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the snowflakes on a paper towel and spray them with the gold shimmer spray.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-5-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>For the chocolate leaves:<\/strong>  Melt the 1 tbsp (15g) green candy melts in a small bowl.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-5-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spoon the melted candy into your leaf silicone mold. Tap the mold on the counter a few times to bring air bubbles to the surface.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-5-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the mold in the fridge for 15 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-5-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pop the leaves out.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108805-step-5-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Give them a light misting of gold shimmer spray (or brush with gold luster dust if you prefer a more subtle look).<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-108805\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><iframe title=\"Turned The Viral Dubai Chocolate Into A Christmas Cake!\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5-bEFa7JFoU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-108805-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul data-path-to-node=\"2\">\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b>Make Ahead &amp; Storage:<\/b> You can make the cake (up to the glaze) and keep it in the freezer for up to <b>1 month<\/b> wrapped tightly. Glaze it on the day you plan to serve. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to <b>3 days<\/b>.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b>The &#8220;Melt&#8221; Factor (Crucial):<\/b> When making the chocolate mousse, the chocolate base <b>must<\/b> cool down to <b>95\u2013104\u00b0F (35\u201340\u00b0C)<\/b> before you fold in the whipped cream. If it\u2019s too hot, it will melt your cream into soup!<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b>Gelatin Substitution:<\/b> If you don&#8217;t have Gold sheets, you can use powdered gelatin.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1\">\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b>Insert:<\/b> Use 1 \u00bc tsp powder + 1 tbsp water.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,1,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b>Mousse:<\/b> Use 2 \u00be tsp powder + 2 tbsp water.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,2,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b>Glaze:<\/b> Use 4 tsp powder + 3 tbsp water.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,3,0\" style=\"display: block;\">Bloom the powder in cold water for 5 minutes before melting.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b>Finding Kataifi:<\/b> You can find <b>Kataifi (Kada\u00eff)<\/b> pastry in the frozen section of Middle Eastern grocers or some gourmet supermarkets. It looks like shredded phyllo dough. Defrost it completely before frying.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b>How to Serve:<\/b> For perfect, clean slices like a pro, run a sharp knife under hot water and wipe it dry before every single cut.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0\" style=\"display: block;\"><b>Thawing:<\/b> Remember, this cake is frozen solid for the glaze! Allow it to thaw in the fridge for at least <b>4\u20136 hours<\/b> before serving so the mousse is soft and creamy, not icy.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span data-path-to-node=\"3\" style=\"display: block;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-108805-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">slice<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1032<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">95<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">69<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">38<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">20<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.003<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">232<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">247<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">530<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">62<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1702<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">211<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span 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