Description
Indulge in the luxurious experience of a Chocolate Mousse Cake, featuring layers of rich chocolate mousse elegantly sandwiched between a tender cookie crust. This dessert is the epitome of decadence, making it perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering. The velvety texture and intense chocolate flavor will leave every chocolate lover in bliss. Easy to prepare with simple steps, this cake is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in granulated sugar and vanilla extract.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold cooled melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, then gently incorporate whipped cream until no streaks remain.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set before removing from the springform pan.
- Dust with sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg