Chocolate Rolled Biscuits Filled with Cheese Mousse

Directions

• Prepare the Chocolate Biscuits:
• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually add milk and mix until the dough comes together. It should be soft but not sticky.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
• Cut the dough into strips (about 1 inch wide).
• Roll each strip into a spiral and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set and slightly firm to the touch. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
• Prepare the Cheese Mousse:
• In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
• In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
• Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
• Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using). Mix gently until smooth.
• Assemble the Biscuits:
• Once the chocolate biscuits have cooled, carefully unroll each biscuit.
• Spread a layer of cheese mousse over the inside of each biscuit.
• Roll the biscuits back up, forming a tight spiral with the cheese mousse inside.
• Decorate and Serve:
• Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with chocolate shavings or a light sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired.
• Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving to set the mousse.