This dessert is so beautiful but most importantly it is so delicious. The moment you bite into this Chocolate Mousse Cake you will see how decadent and light it is. This is a dessert that you want to bring somewhere or have people over because you definitely will want to show it off.
Your guests will talk about how elegant it is but most importantly they will love the rich chocolate flavor that this Chocolate Mousse Cake encompasses.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 (9 0z) package of famous chocolate wafers
5 tbsp (75 ml) melted butter
For The Mousse Ingredients:
10 oz (286 g) bittersweet chocolate
2 tbsp (30 g) butter
2 egg yolks lightly beaten
2 tbsp (25 g) sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract (10 ml)
4 egg whites
¾ tsp (3.75 ml) cream of tartar
1 cup (240 ml) of heavy cream
For Sweetened Whipped Cream:
1 cup heavy Cream
1 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For Chocolate Shards:
6 oz (169 g) Bittersweet Chocolate