Chocolate Mousse Cake 

This Chocolate Mousse Cake is a luxurious dessert that combines a crisp chocolate cookie crust with a velvety, cream cheese–infused mousse. Topped with a light dusting of cocoa powder and powdered sugar, it’s as elegant as it is indulgent. Perfect for sophisticated gatherings or when you simply want to treat yourself, this dessert delivers a symphony of textures—from crunchy to silky smooth—with every bite. Just be patient—it takes refrigeration time to reach perfection, but it's absolutely worth the wait. 

Ingredients

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  
  

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  
  

• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  
  

• 1 cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 2 tsp vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 cup heavy cream
  
  

• 12 oz semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
  
  

• ¼ cup powdered sugar
  
  

• ¼ cup cocoa powder
  
  

• ¼ tsp salt
  
  

Directions

1. Prepare crust
   
   

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
     
     

   • Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, then press into pan’s bottom. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
     
     

2. Make mousse filling
   
   

   • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and vanilla; continue beating until creamy.
     
     

   • Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
     
     

   • Fold melted (and cooled) semisweet chocolate into cream cheese mixture. Then gently fold in whipped cream until fully blended—no white streaks remaining.
     
     

3. Assemble & chill
   
   

   • Pour mousse over the cooled crust, smoothing the top.
     
     

   • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set.
     
     

4. Finish & serve
   
   

   • Release the springform sides carefully.
     
     

   • Sift together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt; dust the top of the cake.
     
     

   • Slice and serve—small portions recommended due to richness.
     
     

Nutrients (Estimated per slice, for 10 slices)

• Calories: ~450 kcal
  
  

• Fat: ~30 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: ~18 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~35 g
  
  

• Sugars: ~25 g
  
  

• Protein: ~4 g