No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Dream – An Oven-Free Indulgence to Melt Your Heart!

 Ingredients
● For the Crust:

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreos, filling removed)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
● For the Chocolate Mousse Filling:

2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
1½ cups heavy whipping cream (divided)
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
● For the Topping:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for garnish)
 Instructions
1: In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated; press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan to form a smooth crust, then refrigerate.
2: For the mousse filling, melt the chocolate chips with ½ cup heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second increments, stirring until smooth; allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the cooled melted chocolate into the whipped cream. Spread the mousse over the chilled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
3: For the topping, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until soft peaks form; spread or pipe over the set mousse.
4: Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder, carefully remove the springform pan’s sides, slice into 12 servings, and indulge in your luxurious, no-bake delight!

Recipe Notes: For a crunchier crust, freeze it for 15 minutes before adding the mousse. Adjust sweetness by choosing semisweet or dark chocolate, and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.