Description
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse cake that is sure to impress your guests with its decadent flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 24 cookies)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for egg whites)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to create a crust.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped semisweet chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until pale and thick. Gradually stir the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions.
- Pour the mousse mixture over the crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the chilled mousse cake.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try using dark chocolate instead of semisweet.
- You can also add a layer of fresh raspberries or strawberries on top of the mousse before adding the whipped cream for a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg