Ultimate Chocolate Mousse Dream

Yields: 8 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

• Base:
  • 1 cup chocolate wafer cookies
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• Dark Chocolate Mousse:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Milk Chocolate Mousse:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• White Chocolate Mousse:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate Ganache:
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• Garnish:
  • Shaved chocolate
  • Cocoa powder
  • Raspberries

Equipment:

• Food processor
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• Springform pan (9 inches)
• Double boiler or heatproof bowl
• Saucepan

Instructions:

Make the base:

1. Pulse the chocolate wafer cookies in a food processor until they are finely ground.
2. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture is combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.

Make the chocolate mousse:

1. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
2. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate.  
3. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
4. Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract.
5. Chill the mousse for at least 2 hours, or until it is set.

Assemble the cake:

1. Spread the dark chocolate mousse over the base.
2. Top with the milk chocolate mousse.
3. Top with the white chocolate mousse.
4. Chill the cake for at least 4 hours, or until it is set.

Make the chocolate ganache:

1. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
2. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate.  
3. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.

Decorate the cake:

1. Spread the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake.
2. Garnish with shaved chocolate, cocoa powder, and raspberries.

Serve and enjoy!

Tips:

• Make sure the chocolate is completely melted before adding the sugar and vanilla extract.
• If the mousse is too runny, it can be chilled for a longer period of time.
• The cake can be made up to 2 days in advance.
• To make the cake even more decadent, you can add a layer of chocolate cake between the layers of mousse.