Description
Toasted Almond and White Chocolate Cake is an elegant no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy almond-graham crust, smooth white chocolate mousse, and a garnish of whipped cream and toasted almonds—perfect for formal gatherings or casual brunches.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker or digestive biscuit crumbs
- 1/2 cup almond flour or finely ground toasted almonds
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz white chocolate (high-quality, chopped)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (for mousse)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin (or agar-agar)
- 3 tablespoons cold water (for blooming gelatin)
- 1 cup whipped cream (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds (for topping)
- Optional: matcha or pistachio powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the base of a springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix crushed graham crackers, almond flour, and melted butter. Press into the pan base and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Warm bloomed gelatin until dissolved and mix into the melted white chocolate.
- Combine the chocolate mixture with the cream cheese mixture.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the white chocolate mixture.
- Pour mousse over cooled crust. Smooth the top and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream, toasted almonds, and optional matcha or pistachio powder before serving.
Notes
- Toast almond flour to enhance nutty flavor.
- Substitute white chocolate with milk or dark chocolate for a richer variation.
- Add a thin fruit preserve layer for a sweet-tart contrast.
- Use gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free base.
- Swap almond toppings for fruit or omit for nut-free version.
- Use agar-agar for a vegetarian version.
- For clean slices, dip a knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg