Ingredients
Method
Prepare Base
- Crush biscuits finely in a food processor or with a rolling pin
- Mix with melted butter and cocoa powder until well combined
- Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan
- Chill while preparing the mousse
Make Mousse
- Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in microwave, then let cool slightly
- In a large bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form, then refrigerate
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and thickened
- Gradually whisk melted chocolate into egg yolk mixture
- Fold in vanilla extract and salt
- In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form
- Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture, then gently fold in egg whites
Assemble and Chill
- Pour mousse over prepared base and smooth the top
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight
Serve
- Before serving, whip remaining cream and pipe around edges or spread over top
- Decorate with chocolate shavings and dust with cocoa powder
- Run a knife around edges before releasing springform pan
Notes
Enjoy your delicious creation!