Description
This no-bake Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake is the ultimate showstopper, layered with silky chocolate mousse and cool mint cream on a chocolate cookie crust. It’s rich, refreshing, and absolutely indulgent—perfect for dinner parties, birthdays, or whenever you need a dessert that impresses both visually and flavor-wise.
Ingredients
24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups heavy cream, divided
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon mint extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1 drop green food coloring (optional)
2 tablespoons chocolate shavings, for garnish
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
1. Pulse chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until finely crushed. Mix with melted butter and press firmly into a springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
2. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Divide into two equal portions and set aside.
3. Melt the chopped bittersweet chocolate using a microwave or double boiler. Let cool slightly, then fold it into one portion of whipped cream until smooth. Spread over crust and chill until set.
4. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, mint extract, and green food coloring. Mix until well blended, then fold in the second portion of whipped cream. Spread over the chocolate layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
5. Before serving, top with mint whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh mint leaves. Carefully release the cake from the springform pan. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For best mousse texture, use chilled bowls and beaters when whipping cream.
The cake slices cleaner if chilled overnight and cut with a warm knife.
Add extra mint extract or chocolate drizzle for stronger flavor customization.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mint chocolate cake, mousse dessert, no-bake cake