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Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake

Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake

This Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors, perfect for impressing your guests.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 60 g butter melted
  • 60 g all-purpose flour or 180 g crushed chocolate cookies for crust
Mousse Ingredients
  • 120 g dark chocolate chopped
  • 300 ml heavy cream for mousse
  • 3 pieces pasteurized eggs
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Topping Ingredients
  • 200 ml whipped cream for topping
  • fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • chocolate curls for garnish

Equipment

  • Springform Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Double boiler

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the base layer: bake a brownie base or press a cookie crust into a springform pan. Chill or bake until set.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate gently and let it cool slightly.
  3. In a cold bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
  4. Whisk eggs with sugar over simmering water until thickened. Beat until tripled in volume.
  5. Fold melted chocolate into the egg mixture. Stir in peppermint extract. Gently fold in whipped cream.
  6. Pour mousse over the prepared base. Smooth and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  7. Before serving, top with whipped cream, mint leaves, and chocolate curls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17g

Notes

Feel free to customize the chocolate type and add toppings like crushed peppermint candies for a unique twist.

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