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Cookies and Cream Mousse Cake

A delightful dessert that combines chocolate cookies with creamy mousse, perfect for summer gatherings and sweet indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 package chocolate cookies
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
Mousse
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup crushed cookies for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Crush the chocolate cookies and mix them with melted butter to form a crust.
  3. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
Mousse Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Pour the mousse over your cookie crust, spreading it evenly.
Setting
  1. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until set.
Serving
  1. Before serving, sprinkle with crushed cookies.

Notes

Store leftovers in the freezer covered tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Can last up to a week. Experiment with different flavored cookies for the crust.