Can I whine for a minute?
Tonight’s the ball.
And I’m not going. Wahhhh.
We always miss the balls but usually it’s because my husband’s scheduled for something months before. But this time I got my hopes up. I bought a dress back in, like, June. We bought tickets, we found a babysitter, and we ordered my husband a new blue jacket thing about a month ago. And I was psyched because the blue jacket thing said 3 to 5 day shipping which left us plenty of time to get it tailored and get all his patches put on or whatever.
So 11 days after I ordered it and it still hadn’t shipped, I got on the live chat. And the girl told me that they have to special order uniforms from a uniform shop. And I said, “But this is the uniform shop, no?”
Long story short, the Army even manages to screw up online shopping.
I’m really only sad because I love my dress and what if it’s totally out of style by the time the next post-deployment ball rolls around?
Can I just show up alone, take a few pictures in my dress, and then leave?
Is that acceptable? No?
So tonight I’ll be drowning my sorrows in something chocolatey and delicious while I watch Scandal. There may be a pizza involved, too. I might even go for a canned Strawberrita. I’m classy like that.
Anyway, have you ever made mousse? I was under the impression that it was a labor intensive, 3 day process but it’s literally melting chocolate and folding in whipped cream.
I made this White Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Sauce in less than 15 minutes. And it’s so rich and creamy that it really feels like something that should take hours to make. I think I’m obsessed with mousse now.
If you need a quick, easy, but still awesome Valentine’s Day dessert, this is it!
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- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 ounce white chocolate chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- shaved white chocolate for topping
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Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, smashing the raspberries with a wooden spoon until they release all their juices. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, using the wooden spoon to push the sauce into a bowl. Refrigerate until cold.
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Microwave the white chocolate and 1/4 cup heavy cream for 30 seconds. Stir. If the white chocolate is not melted and smooth, heat for another 30 seconds and then stir until smooth. Let cool while you continue.
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Beat the remaining 1 3/4 cups heavy cream with an electric mixer until foamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until soft peaks form. Whisk about 1 cup of the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture and then gently fold in the rest until combined.
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Serve with raspberry sauce, fresh raspberries, and shaved white chocolate on top.
Mischa @ Accidental Farm Wife says
That raspberry sauce…YUM! And I think it’s perfectly acceptable to wear your dress while watching scandal and eating pizza. :)
[email protected] Occasions says
The mousse sounds so yummy and simple too! Boo to not being able to go to the ball though.
Paula Jones says
I’m so sad for you!! yes, just go alone, perfectly ok, then you do have this chocolate mousse to enjoy later!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Oh how divine, and perfect for Valentine’s Day!!
Marye says
This is beautiful! I am sorry you missed the ball. I am a vet, my ex was in the military, and I have 3 sons and a daughter in law in the military… Yes… the military can make ANYTHING complicated. :)
Jennifer Janz says
This looks so delicious and so simple to make.! My sweetie would love this for Valentine’s Day. Thanks for the idea!
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
This sounds super easy and looks so good and that raspberry sauce I could totally eat by the spoonfuls.
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
How perfect for Valentines Day – or any special day! I love this for an anniversary supper, too! And I certainly am crazy about some raspberry sauce – yours looks divine!!!
heather @french press says
SO sorry about the ball :( you could always wear your dress while you eat pizza, chocolate mousse and watch Scandal
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
Oh, you poor thing, missing the ball. I hope you consoled yourself plenty, if not, console again tonight and maybe tomorrow night!
Erin {Delightful E Made} says
The dessert is just what I’m craving! And that raspberry sauce looks so delicious!! My try soon!
Jerry Russell says
This looks a lot like a mousse I make. Careful, the stuff is addictive.
Laura says
That stinks–I would be upset too! :( But what an awesome mousse! I hope your hubby is at least home to enjoy it (and any pizza, margaritas, Scandal) with you?
Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says
This is absolute perfection! Chocolate and fruit is my all-time favorite combination and I can practically taste how light and creamy the mousse is from your gorgeous photos. Yum!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
Wow this is stunning! I am in love!
Amanda says
I’m sorry you are missing the ball, this mousse has to make it a little easier to take though! This looks AMAZING!!!
LoveCompassionateLee says
Perhaps, you’ll get a surprise opportunity to wear your gown :)
Only 15 min. prep? I might make this mousse more often than I should…Happy Thursday!
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Joanne says
oh no!!! TOTAL bummer. What if you put on the dress and lounged around at home eating this? That sounds pretty classy!