Decadent Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
A heavenly dessert featuring rich layers of creamy chocolate mousse encased in a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
- Optional: Chocolate truffles for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, mix well, and press into a springform pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the mousse layers: Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, add vanilla extract, then fold in whipped heavy cream.
- Make the chocolate mousse: Divide the mixture into three bowls; mix cocoa powder into the second and third bowls. Layer in the pan.
- Chill the cake: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from pan, garnish with chocolate shavings and truffles, slice, and serve.
Notes
For best results, refrigerate overnight to enhance flavors and texture. Avoid overwhipping the cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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