How to Make Raspberry Ruffles: A Decadent Dessert Dream

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine raspberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until thickened and bubbling. Remove from heat and cool.
2. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Let cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with half of the sugar until pale and thick.
4. Mix melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until combined.
5. In another bowl, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
6. Fold the beaten egg whites gently into the chocolate mixture.
7. In a clean bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the mousse.
8. In serving jars, layer raspberry mixture followed by chocolate mousse.
9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
10. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
11. Top each serving with whipped cream and additional raspberries if desired.