Description
Silky Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake is a luxurious no-bake dessert with a chocolate cookie crust and feather-light mousse made from dark chocolate, cream, and egg yolks. Rich and elegant, it’s perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder (optional, for dusting)
- Chocolate shards or decorations (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill while preparing mousse.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
- Whisk egg yolks with sugar in a heatproof bowl. Place over simmering water and whisk until thick and pale. Remove from heat.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave or double boiler. Let cool slightly.
- Stir bloomed gelatin into warm egg yolk mixture until fully dissolved.
- Combine with melted chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture in batches until fully incorporated.
- Pour mousse over the crust, smooth top, and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Decorate with cocoa powder, chocolate shards, or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Add peppermint extract for a mint variation.
- Stir in espresso powder for a deeper chocolate taste.
- Use ground nuts in crust for extra flavor.
- Alternate mousse layers with white chocolate for contrast.
- Use agar-agar and coconut cream for a vegan option.
- Store in fridge and do not freeze to preserve texture.
- Use a springform pan and hot knife for clean release.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 135mg