Chocolate Mousse Torte Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mousse Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 25 wafers); 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips; 4 ounces white baking chocolate; 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup water; 5 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup half-and-half cream, warmed; 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream; Semisweet chocolate chips, melted and; , optional

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 25 wafers)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips
4 ounces white baking chocolate
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup water
5 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream, warmed
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
Semisweet chocolate chips, melted and
, optional

1
Combine the first three ingredients; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes. Cool. Place each flavor of chocolate in a separate bowl; set aside. In another bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute or until softened.
2
In a small bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually whisk in half-and-half.
3
Transfer to a large saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160u00b0 and mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Immediately pour a third of the egg mixture over each flavor of chocolate; quickly stir each until melted. Cool for 10 minutes.
5
In a large bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold a third of the whipped cream into each bowl. Pour bittersweet chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Repeat with milk chocolate mixture, then white chocolate mixture.
6
To serve, carefully run a sharp a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove side of pan. Garnish if desired by drizzling with melted chocolate to create pine boughs and topping with chocolate Almond Pinecones.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 25 wafers), 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mousse Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Mousse Torte

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