Sitting down to a fantastic meal is more than a way to keep ourselves satiated, it’s a real treat. That is especially true when the food is fantastic and the meal goes beyond the main course that is served in front of you. In fact, you may find that you enjoy things much more when it comes with an appetizer and a dessert to top things off. That is where this recipe comes into play.
If you are somebody with a sweet tooth that loves a good dessert after dinner, this no bake chocolate mousse is going to be the perfect recipe for you. It is very easy to make and, since it doesn’t require any baking, you can make it without any trouble. What you will appreciate is the fact that it is quite delicious so serve some of this to your family tonight.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; more for the pan
8 oz. Italian chocolate wafer sandwich cookies, such as Quadratini, or other chocolate wafers, such as Famous
9 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups); more for garnish
1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
3-3/4 cups heavy cream
Directions
Butter a 9-inch spring form pan.
Grind up the cookies in a food processor until they have the consistency of wet sand.
Transfer the cookie crumbs into a small bowl and add the melted butter.
Spread the crumbs into the bottom of the pan, and use plastic wrap to press evenly and firmly into the bottom.
Refrigerate the crust until firm.
Combine the chocolate, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, and the salt in a bowl.
In a small saucepan, bring the 3/4 cup of the cream to a slight simmer. Pour the cream over the chocolate, let it sit for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
Cover the chocolate with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
Beat the remaining 3 cups of the cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, or until stiff peaks are formed.
Add the whipped cream to the chocolate mixture. Use a silicone spatula to fold the two mixtures together until combined.
Scrape the mousse into the pan, gently spreading it to the edges. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours.
Add whipped cream and chocolate shavings to make this extra special!