Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake. Layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse sit atop a rich chocolate cookie crust, creating a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the dark chocolate mousse:
- 6 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
For the milk chocolate mousse:
- 6 oz milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
For the white chocolate mousse:
- 6 oz white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Optional toppings: chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the mousse: Melt each type of chocolate separately. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into melted chocolate. Repeat for each mousse layer.
- Layer the mousses: Spread dark chocolate mousse over crust and freeze. Repeat with milk chocolate mousse, then white chocolate mousse. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Run a warm knife around the pan, remove the ring, and garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
Notes
- For easy slicing, run a sharp knife under hot water between cuts.
- This cake can be prepared up to two days in advance and refrigerated.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free chocolate cookies for the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
