Description
This Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake is a rich yet refreshing dessert that blends deep chocolate flavor with a light, airy mint mousse. Built on a crisp chocolate crust and finished with a creamy chilled topping, it is perfect for holidays, birthdays, and elegant gatherings. An easy make-ahead dessert that slices beautifully and satisfies every chocolate lover.
Ingredients
200 g chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese, softened
8 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipped cream
2 tablespoons chocolate shavings
Instructions
1. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
2. Melt dark chocolate gently and let cool slightly.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
4. Mix in melted chocolate, peppermint extract, and vanilla.
5. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
6. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture.
7. Spread mousse over crust and smooth the top.
8. Refrigerate until fully set.
9. Garnish before serving if desired.
Notes
Adjust peppermint extract carefully to avoid overpowering the chocolate.
Use a warm knife for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg