Description
A decadent dessert with three rich layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse atop a chocolate wafer crust, perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 8 oz milk chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix chocolate wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then cool completely.
- For the dark chocolate mousse: Melt dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave and let it cool slightly. In a bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold in the melted dark chocolate.
- For the milk chocolate mousse: Melt milk chocolate and whip 1/2 cup heavy cream until stiff, then fold the whipped cream into the melted chocolate.
- For the white chocolate mousse: Melt white chocolate and beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Whisk in the melted white chocolate.
- Layer each mousse on top of the cooled crust, starting with the dark chocolate mousse, then the milk chocolate mousse, and finally the white chocolate mousse.
- Chill for 4-6 hours or overnight to set.
- Garnish with extra chocolate shavings or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality chocolate. Whip the cream to stiff peaks for a light and airy mousse. Chill overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse cake, dessert, triple chocolate, rich dessert, chocolate lover