Name: No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 45 min
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 24 oreo cookies – crushed into fine crumbs; 6 tbsp butter – melted; 1 pinch kosher salt; 2 tsp unflavored gelatin; 2 1/2 tbsp cold water; 2 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips – for the mousse; 3 cups heavy cream – divided (1 cup for mousse base, 2 cups for whipping); 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 qt fresh strawberries – stems removed; 2/3 cup heavy cream – for the ganache; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips – for the ganache; chocolate shavings – for garnish

Description

Enjoy the luscious layers of the No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake, featuring rich chocolate, fresh strawberries, and an easy-to-make mousse. Perfect for a sweet treat without the oven!

Ingredients

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24 oreo cookies – crushed into fine crumbs
6 tbsp butter – melted
1 pinch kosher salt
2 tsp unflavored gelatin
2 1/2 tbsp cold water
2 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips – for the mousse
3 cups heavy cream – divided (1 cup for mousse base, 2 cups for whipping)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 qt fresh strawberries – stems removed
2/3 cup heavy cream – for the ganache
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips – for the ganache
chocolate shavings – for garnish

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Instructions

Combine crushed Oreos, melted butter, and salt to form the crust; press into a greased 8-inch springform pan.
Mix gelatin with cold water and let sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom.
Heat 1 cup of heavy cream until it simmers, then stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
Pour hot cream over 2 1/4 cups chocolate chips and whisk until smooth; allow to cool to room temperature.
Whip remaining 2 cups heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture in two batches.
Spread a thin layer of mousse over the crust.
Arrange strawberry halves around the edge of the pan and place whole strawberries upright in the center.
Fill with remaining mousse, smooth the top, and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
For the ganache, melt 2 cups chocolate chips with 2/3 cup hot heavy cream; spread over the chilled cake.
Top with chocolate shavings and chill for an additional 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a firmer mousse, ensure the gelatin is fully dissolved before adding to the chocolate mixture.
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and presentation.
This dessert can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 85mg