White Chocolate Mousse Raspberry Pie with Orange Liqueur
A luxurious dessert combining silky white chocolate mousse with tart fresh raspberries in a buttery homemade pastry crust. The mousse gets its airy texture from whipped cream and stabilized gelatin, while a hint of orange liqueur adds sophisticated depth. Glossed with currant jelly, the vibrant raspberries provide beautiful color contrast and bright acidity that cuts through the rich white chocolate. Perfect for special occasions when you want to impress with both flavor and presentation. The make-ahead nature makes it ideal for dinner parties.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup shortening
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juiceorange juice1:1dietary
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- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 1 ½ cups whipping (heavy) cream
- 1 package (6 ounces) white baking bars (white chocolate), choppedcream cheese + powdered sugar8oz cream cheese + 1/2 cup sugardietarybudgetadds dairy
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Full guide → - 1 pint (2 cups) fresh raspberries
- ¼ cup currant jelly
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 475°F
- 2
Cut shortening into flour and salt using pastry blender until particles are size of small peas
- 3
Sprinkle with cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans bowl
- 4
Gather pastry into ball and shape into flattened round
- 5
Roll pastry into circle 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch pie plate
- 6
Fold pastry into fourths and place in pie plate, unfold and ease into plate
- 7
Trim overhanging edge 1 inch from rim, fold and roll under even with plate
- 8
Prick bottom and side thoroughly with fork
- 9
Bake 8 to 10 minutes until light brown
- 10
Cool completely on wire rack about 30 minutes
- 11
Place orange liqueur in saucepan and sprinkle gelatin over, let stand 5 minutes
- 12
Stir in 3/4 cup whipping cream and heat over low heat until gelatin dissolves
- 13
Stir in white chocolate until melted and smooth
- 14
Transfer to bowl and refrigerate about 30 minutes until cool but not set
- 15
Beat remaining whipping cream until stiff peaks form
- 16
Fold whipped cream into white chocolate mixture
- 17
Spoon mixture into baked crust
- 18
Refrigerate about 1 hour until filling begins to set
- 19
Arrange raspberries over filling
- 20
Microwave currant jelly uncovered on High about 30 seconds until melted
- 21
Brush jelly over raspberries
- 22
Refrigerate until serving
Tips
Chill your bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better volume and stability.
Test gelatin mixture temperature on your wrist - it should feel cool before folding in whipped cream to prevent deflating.
Arrange raspberries in a single layer for even jelly coating and best visual presentation.
Good to Know
Refrigerate covered up to 3 days. Best served within 24 hours as raspberries may release juice.
Can make crust and mousse filling 1 day ahead. Add raspberries and jelly glaze day of serving.
Serve chilled. Use sharp knife dipped in warm water between cuts for clean slices.
Common Mistakes
Cool white chocolate mixture completely before folding in whipped cream to avoid deflating.
Do not overbeat whipped cream or it will become grainy and separate.
Prick pie crust thoroughly to prevent puffing during blind baking.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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Full guide →FAQ
Can I use frozen raspberries instead of fresh?
Fresh raspberries work best as frozen ones release too much liquid when thawed, making the pie soggy and affecting the jelly glaze.
What if I don't have orange liqueur?
Orange juice works perfectly as a substitute and provides similar citrus notes without alcohol. You could also use vanilla extract.
How long will this pie keep in the refrigerator?
The pie stays fresh for up to 3 days covered, but is best within 24 hours as the raspberries may start releasing juice.