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Chocolate Mousse Cake

Rich chocolate mousse cake with Oreo crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine International

Ingredients
  

For the Oreo Crust

  • 25 Oreo cookies finely crushed
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • For the Chocolate Mousse Filling
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 1/4 cups heavy cream divided

For the Decoration

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 Oreo cookies halved
  • 1/3 cup chocolate shavings

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter.
  • Mix crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter until combined.
  • Press firmly into the base of the pan and chill for 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl, combine chopped chocolate, vanilla, and salt.
  • Heat 3/4 cup heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate.
  • Let sit for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. Chill for 20 minutes.
  • Whip 1 1/2 cups heavy cream to soft peaks.
  • Gently fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the whipped cream until smooth.
  • Spread the mousse over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Whip remaining cream with sugar to stiff peaks.
  • Pipe whipped cream on top and garnish with Oreo halves and chocolate shavings.
  • This Chocolate Mousse Cake should always be served chilled for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Substitute Oreos with chocolate biscuits