Bagel-Based Chocolate Cheese Mousse Cake: An Innovative Dessert Twist

This unique bagel-based chocolate cheesecake mousse combines the unexpected crunch of a bagel crust with luxurious layers of chocolate mousse and bagel-flavored cheesecake mousse. This is an innovative take that marries traditional and modern dessert elements into one impressive creation. Perfect for those who love to surprise and delight with their culinary choices.

Why you'll love it: The cake offers a unique blend of textures and flavors. The crisp, lightly savory bagel base provides a delicious contrast to the rich, creamy chocolate and cheesecake mousses. This dessert not only pleases the palate with its varied layers but also intrigues with its unusual combination of bagels in a sweet context.

Perfect occasion: This cake is ideal for meetings where you want to impress with something out of the ordinary. It's a fantastic choice for celebrations, holiday dinners or as the centerpiece of a buffet. Its unique element makes it a conversation starter, perfect for parties where food takes center stage.

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Ingredients:

• Bagel base:
  • 250 g bagel crumbs
  • 50g powdered sugar
  • 150g melted butter
• Preparation of the gelatin:
• Layer of chocolate mousse:
  • 150g of milk chocolate
  • 100 ml heavy cream (38% fat for whipping)
  • 250ml additional heavy cream, whipped separately
  • 15 g gelatin mixture (half of the prepared gelatin)
• Bagel Cheesecake Mousse:
  • 250 ml heavy cream (38% fat for whipping)
  • 66g of sugar
  • 120 g of fresh cheese (25% fat)
  • 80 g ground bagel
  • 15 g gelatin mixture (the other half of the prepared gelatin)
• Ganache topping:
  • 100g milk chocolate
  • 80g dark chocolate
  • 150 ml heavy cream (38% fat for whipping)

Method:

1. Prepare the base:
   • Process the bagels into fine crumbs using a food processor. Mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter and the thyme powder. Press firmly into a 24cm circle or springform pan. Refrigerate to set.
2. Chocolate mousse:
   • Prepare the gelatin by mixing it with water and refrigerating it. Melt the milk chocolate with 100ml of cream, then stir in half of the gelatin until smooth.
   • Whip 250ml of cream until soft peaks and incorporate into the chocolate mixture. Pour over refrigerated bagel base and freeze for one hour.
3. Bagel Cheesecake Mousse:
   • Whip the cream, cream cheese and sugar until you have a yogurt-like consistency (not too stiff).
   • Melt the remaining gelatin mixture and mix into the cream mixture with the ground bagel. Pour over the set chocolate layer and return to the freezer for three hours.
4. Prepare the Ganache:
   • Heat the cream and both chocolates in the microwave in short bursts until smooth.
   • Pour over the frozen cake and return to the freezer to set the ganache, at least an hour.
5. The finishing touch:
   • Once completely set, remove the cake from the pan. Decorate with whipped cream and bagel crumbs.

Enjoy this extraordinary bagel-based chocolate and cheese mousse cake, a dessert that promises not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visual and textural delight!