Description
This rich and creamy mousse cake features layers of airy chocolate mousse on a chocolate cookie crust, making it the perfect no-bake dessert for any celebration or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g chocolate cookies, crushed
- 100g butter, melted
- 300g dark chocolate, melted
- 500ml heavy cream
- 100g sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder, bloomed and melted
Instructions
- Line a springform pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Chill in the fridge.
- Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave and let cool slightly.
- Whip egg yolks with half the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat egg whites with remaining sugar until soft peaks form.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks in another bowl.
- Fold melted chocolate into the yolk mixture, then gently fold in the whipped cream, egg whites, vanilla, and bloomed gelatin.
- Pour the mousse over the crust and smooth the top.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Top with cocoa powder, chocolate curls, or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Make sure chocolate is not too hot when mixing with yolks.
- Chill overnight for firmer texture and easier slicing.
- Use pasteurized eggs if concerned about raw egg safety.