Description
A smooth and airy chocolate mousse cake with a firm cookie base, finished with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings for an elegant yet comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 300 ml heavy cream
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 80 g granulated sugar
- 60 g unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 150 g chocolate cookie crumbs
Instructions
- Line the base of a springform pan and set aside.
- Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth, then let cool slightly.
- Press the chocolate cookie crumbs firmly into the base of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- Whip the egg whites to soft peaks and carefully fold them into the mousse to keep it light.
- Spread the mousse evenly over the cookie base and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Chill overnight for the cleanest slices.
- Use a warm knife when cutting for smooth edges.
- Handle the mousse gently to maintain its airy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg