White Chocolate Mousse Cake

A white chocolate mousse cake with a chocolate crust. This striking contrast will dress up any occasion. Serves 16 or more decadent people.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 829 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 18 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate
• 16 egg yolks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix cookie crumbs, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of 12 inch spring form pan. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until firm. Allow to Cool

Step 2

Chop the white chocolate and place it in the top of a double boiler. Melt over hot but not boiling water, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and mix in the egg yolks. Beat mixture until light and fluffy. Beat in the softened butter.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whip cream until stiff, and fold into the white chocolate mixture. Fold in the white chocolate chips. Pour into baked crust and chill for 4 hours.