Heavenly Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse Cake

Heavenly Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse Cake

Find the best gluten-free chocolate mousse cake recipe and enjoy a heavenly dessert experience.

Time: Prep - 20 min, Cook - 10 min, Total - 1 hour 40 min
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: American

Allergens

Eggs, Dairy

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dark chocolate (gluten
  • free)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (gluten
  • free)
  • 8 gluten
  • free chocolate sandwich cookies

Instructions

  1. Melt the dark chocolate and let it cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with sugar until they are thick and pale. Stir in the vanilla extract and melted chocolate.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the cream until soft peaks form. Fold this into the chocolate mixture gently.
  4. Whisk the egg whites in a separate clean bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold these into the chocolate mixture as well.
  5. Place the sandwich cookies at the bottom of two serving glasses or ramekins. Spoon the chocolate mousse over the cookies, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Chef’s Insight

This gluten-free chocolate mousse cake is perfect for special occasions or a simple indulgence.

Notes

This recipe uses gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies for a delightful texture contrast.

Cultural or Historical Background

The combination of chocolate mousse and cookies adds a French touch to this American dessert.