Fruit and summer go together like the Chuck and Sarah. The Doctor and Amy Pond. Castle and Beckett. Bright flavors and cheerful colors to match the sunny days. I’d also argue that no-bake desserts and summer go together like, well, no-bake desserts and summer. Because bright sunny days also mean heat and humidity, enough of which makes me, at least, never want to turn on my oven again.
One of my favorite no-bake desserts is chocolate mousse, both dark chocolate and white. Not to mention it’s easy to throw together, and impressive to boot. The addition of raspberries makes these tarts presentation worthy for even the fanciest of soirées.
The raspberry shines equally bright in both versions, although you could argue it tastes like a completely different fruit depending on which chocolate it is paired with. White chocolate brings out the floral notes, fresh and fragrant. The dark chocolate reveals the berries’ sexy side, rich and sultry.
My mom and I made a double batch of these, one with white chocolate and one with dark, for a gathering at my in-law’s last month. Testing the waters, I guess you could say, since we couldn’t make up our own minds and thought democracy could serve in our favor. Bring it to a vote, let the people decide.
I hovered around the dessert tray and interrogated the party guests while their mouths were still full, hoping there would be a consensus as to which version was the best. The first handful all decidedly chose the dark chocolate, and I thought we had a definitive winner, until the majority of the late-comers surprised me by backing the white chocolate version.
So, unable to pick a side once again, I wrote this recipe to go both ways. It’s identical, with the exception of the chocolate base, and the fact that the white version may need a few minutes of chill time before being spooned or piped into the cupcake wrappers. Pick your favorite, or better yet, make a batch of each, and let your guests choose for themselves. Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Driscoll’s. As always, all opinions written are purely our own. We’re incredibly grateful for opportunities like these that allow us to continue sharing delicious recipes with you, so thank you for supporting us and the brands we love. Total Time: 3 hours
