This Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake is a stunning, no-bake dessert with rich layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse on a crunchy chocolate cookie base. Perfect for chocolate lovers, it’s a showstopping cake you can prepare in advance for special occasions or anytime you want to indulge.
1 1/2cupscrushed Oreo cookies or chocolate biscuits
1/4cupmelted butter
Dark Chocolate Mousse:
4ozdark chocolate70% cocoa recommended
1cupheavy cream
1tbspsugar
1tspunflavored gelatinoptional for stability
Milk Chocolate Mousse:
4ozmilk chocolate
1cupheavy cream
1tbspsugar
1tspunflavored gelatinoptional
White Chocolate Mousse:
4ozwhite chocolate
1cupheavy cream
1tbspsugar
1tspunflavored gelatinoptional
Optional Toppings:
Chocolate curls
Cocoa powder for dusting
Fresh berries
Instructions
Base
Combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form a firm crust. Chill while preparing the mousse.
Dark Chocolate Mousse:
Melt dark chocolate and let cool slightly. Whip heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form. (Optional: dissolve gelatin in warm water and stir into melted chocolate.) Fold whipped cream into the chocolate. Spread over the base and chill for 30 minutes.
Milk Chocolate Mousse:
Repeat the same steps with milk chocolate. Spread over the set dark chocolate layer and chill for another 30 minutes.
White Chocolate Mousse:
Prepare the white chocolate mousse following the same process. Gently spread over the milk chocolate layer.
Chill Completely:
Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to fully set.
Decorate and Serve:
Garnish with chocolate curls, cocoa powder, or fresh berries. Slice with a warm knife for clean layers and serve chilled.
Notes
For extra stability, especially in warm environments, gelatin is recommended.
Use high-quality chocolate bars for the best flavor and texture.
You can refrigerate the cake for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to 1 month.